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March 25th 2022 - National Day of Greece

Friday, 25 March 2022

On the occasion of the National Day of Greece, on March 25th 2022, and the commemoration of 80 years on the establishment of diplomatic relations, Canada and Greece are celebrating the event, by raising the Greek flag along numerous locations in Canada, chanting the two National Anthems, and adopting proclamations in the federal, regional or communal spheres. Furthermore, the lighting in blue and white of the Niagara Falls and the illumination of the Ottawa city sign add to this celebration.

You may find the message of the Ambassador of Greece to Canada at the following link.

In thanking all for their valuable contribution, an indicative list of events follows:

-Greek flag raising at Ottawa City Hall – 25 March
-Illumination of the Ottawa city sign - 25-26 March
-Illumination of the Niagara Falls -25 March (live stream)
-Parade, organized by the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal – 27 March
-Parade organized by the Hellenic Community of Toronto - 27 March
-Greek flag raisings at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario - 24 March
-Greek flag raisings at the City Hall of Toronto  25 March
-Greek flag raisings at the City Hall of Laval 26 March
-Greek flag raisings at four flag stations in the city of Vancouver 25 March
-Wreath laying ceremonies at Ottawa, Laval, Toronto and Vancouver

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