Baltimore's Annual Greek Independence Day Parade

As part of my ongoing project, I shot this year's Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore's Greektown section. I missed last year's parade and nearly missed this year's either, but thanks to Twitter I managed to get out there in time.
The skies were cloudy and threatened to unleash a torrent on the dozens of revelers, but in the end all was well and the sun even broke through the gray mass for a few minutes.
There were clergy, politicians, marching bands, and floats, but the best feature of the parade was the embracing of the Greek culture by both participants and the crowds. Colorful costumes and folk music blaring through loudspeakers hung along the parade route brightened up the mood. No matter how many fancy colors were there, however, azure and white reigned supreme.
Here are some images from the event...enjoy!!!

US and Greek flags along Eastern Avenue.

Parade-goers.

Baltimore City mayor in the Hellenic spirit.

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