Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, federal Industry Minister and Ahuntsic-Cartierville MP Mélanie Joly, and Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis were among those on hand Sunday for Montreal’s annual Greek Independence Day parade.
The parade also marked the 120th anniversary of the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal.
Greek Independence Day is officially celebrated on March 25 every year.
The Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteMélanie Joly, federal industry minister, minister responsible for Canada economic development for Quebec regions and Liberal MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, takes part in the Greek Independence Day parade in Montreal alongside Kostis Hatzidakis, deputy prime minister of Greece and parade grand marshal, on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteMontreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada was one of two grand marshals in the Greek Independence Day parade on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteThe Greek Independence Day parade takes place in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal GazetteParadegoers enjoy the Greek Independence Day parade in Montreal on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dave Sidaway / Montreal Gazette