Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston
- Annual Greek Independence Day Parade celebrating Hellenic heritage with marching groups and cultural displays. - Sunday, April 26, 2026, following a morning/early-afternoon parade schedule. - Parade route along Boylston Street to Charles Street ending at Boston Common; advisory at boston.gov.
Boston’s Greek Independence Day Parade is set for Sunday, April 26, with a 1 p.m. start in Back Bay and a route ending at Boston Common. (boston.gov) The parade will follow Boylston Street, turn left onto Charles Street, and finish at the Common, according to the City of Boston’s April 17 traffic advisory. City officials said street closures are expected from noon to 4 p.m. on Boylston Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street, and on Charles Street between Boylston Street and Beacon Street. (boston.gov) (greekboston.com) Organizers say the parade begins near Exeter and Boylston streets and will be followed by a celebration at Boston Common with Greek music, traditional dance, and food. The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England is organizing the event. (greekboston.com) (hellenicfederationne.org) This year’s event marks the 30th annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade, according to organizers and community announcements published in January and March. The parade commemorates Greece’s independence struggle, which began on March 25, 1821. (thenationalherald.com) (orthodoxobserver.org) The 2026 parade is also being promoted as the return of Greece’s Presidential Guard, the Evzones, to Boston’s march lineup. The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England lists the Evzones as a featured part of this year’s procession. (hellenicfederationne.org) (greekcitytimes.com) Boston’s advisory warns that temporary tow-zone parking restrictions will also be posted on parts of Boylston, Charles, Beacon, Arlington, Dalton, and Hereford streets. The city said the Boston Police Department may adjust closures as needed during the event. (boston.gov) (greekboston.com) The parade arrives one week after Boston Marathon weekend, another stretch when central Boston streets faced extensive closures and parking limits. City notices for both events tell drivers to expect reduced access in Back Bay and downtown. (boston.gov 1) (boston.gov 2) For spectators, the practical details are simple: Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m., along Boylston Street into Charles Street, with the public celebration continuing at Boston Common after the march. (boston.gov) (greekboston.com)
