Norwich celebrates Greek independence
March 25, 2022 12:00 am
• Last Updated: March 26, 2022 3:35 pm
George Grossomanides, right, waits for Kevin Brown, President of the Norwich Community Development Corporation, left, to raise the Stars and Stripes, before raising the Greek flag as Norwich city officials gather with members of the local Greek community to celebrate Greek Independence Day on Friday, March 25, 2022, in front of City Hall. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Norwich — The Greek flag waved in the breeze to the strains of the Hellenic Republic's national anthem in front of City Hall on Friday as part of an ongoing series of events hosted by Global City Norwich.
George Grossomanides, a member of the local Greek community, raised the Greek flag after city officials gathered with other members of the Greek community to celebrate Greek Independence Day on Friday at David Ruggles Freedom Plaza in front of City Hall.
The Hellenic Republic, founded in 1830, celebrates independence on March 25.
Norwich city officials gather with members of the local Greek community to celebrate Greek Independence Day on Friday, March 25, 2022, at David Ruggles Freedom Plaza in front of City Hall. The Hellenic Republic, founded in 1830, celebrates independence on March 25. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
George Grossomanides, a member of the local Greek community, watches as the Greek flag flies in front of Norwich City Hall as city officials and community members celebrate Greek Independence Day on Friday, March 25, 2022, in front of City Hall. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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