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Events Schedule at a Glance
2024 New Orleans Greek Festival
Friday, May 24: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, May 25: 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday, May 26: 11 am - 8 pm
The Greek Festival Run/Walk Race
Saturday, May 25: 8:30 AM
10 AM to 11 AM – Exclusive Early Festival Access
Hellenic Dancers
Friday, May 24: 6 pm (with outside performance following) and 9 pm
Saturday, May 25: 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm (w/ outside performance following) and 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 26: 1:30 pm (with outside performance following) and 6pm
Cathedral Tours
Friday, May 24: 6:30 pm Vespers, 8pm Cathedral Tour
Saturday, May 25: 1 pm Cathedral Tour, 3 pm Cathedral Tour, 5 pm Cathedral Tour, 6 pm Great Vespers
Sunday, May 26: 2 pm Cathedral Tours, 5 pm Cathedral Tours
2024 GREEK FESTIVAL SPONSORS
The Greek Festival Committee sincerely thanks its sponsors, whose generosity and support helps elevate this year’s event to new heights. All donations directly contribute to the success of this annual church fundraiser and are deeply appreciated. Again, a huge thank you to each sponsor.
STAGE SPONSOR
Southern Eagle
BOOTH SPONSORS
Didriksen, Saucier, Woods, PLC
Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
BOOTH SUPPORTER
Anthoula and Paris Malachias and Family
FENCE SPONSORS
Chaar and Sons Construction, LLC
Gulf Ship Services
Hancock Whitney Bank
Imperial Trading
Legacy Professional Services, LLC
Marque’s Food Distributors
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
New Orleans Childrens Dental Center
NY Associates, Inc.
Order of St. Markella of Chios
Nicholas Pappas III, MD - NOLA Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
Performance Foodservice
The Times-Picayune - The New Orleans Advocate
GROUNDS SPONSORS
Daniel C. Imbornone, CPA
Lake Lawn Metairie/Leitz-Eagan
Nora Vaden Holmes Insurance Agency
Thompson Packers, Inc.
The New Orleans Greek Festival has been a favorite Memorial Day weekend destination among locals since its inception in 1973. Offering an array of authentic homemade Greek food and a friendly family atmosphere, the event annually hosts over 19,000 guests. Make plans to attend this year and bring your family and friends to share the fun!
Amazing Greek Cuisine
Delicious homemade Greek food will be available both inside the Hellenic Cultural Center and outside on the Cathedral grounds. Among the classic menu selections for your Greek culinary experience will be roasted leg of lamb and orzo plate; lamb rack; gyro; souvlaki; Greek salad; and pastitsio dinner with tiropita, keftedes (Greek meatballs), Greek salad, and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)
Mezedes
The popular Mezedes booth, introduced last year along the Bayou, will return with five appetizers to accompany your favorite libations. Start saving your calories from now!
Hellenic Dancers
The Hellenic Dancers practice throughout the year in preparation for the Festival. On stage inside the Hellenic Cultural Center, they perform a variety of Greek dances for your entertainment.
Shopping Experience
Two main areas for your shopping pleasure will be available.
INSIDE: GREEK GROCERY & HOLY TRINITY ARCHIVES
OUTSIDE: AGORA, T-SHIRT/VINTAGE POSTERS & GRAB AND GO – PASTRY EXPRESS
Click here is the view additional information on all of our shopping options.
Support Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the oldest existing Orthodox community in the Americas. All proceeds from the Greek Festival, as well as donations made through this link, support the church and its ministries. If you wish to contribute, please click the button on the photograph. Your gift is deeply appreciated.
Greek Festival Walk/Run
Register for Greek Festival NOLA Walk/Run here!
Registration is now open! For more specific information about the race and to register for the race, please visit the website here: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/NewOrleans/GreekFestRun
or call NOTC’s office at (504) 304-2326.
Please note that race bibs provide each run/walk participant two free admissions, free beer while supplies last, and delicious Greek food, music and dancing before gates open at 11 am for general admission.
Events & Entertainment
There will be plenty of activities for the entire family. Don’t miss the popular Hellenic Dancers that perform in authentic costumes on stage in the Hellenic Cultural Center nor the Cathedral Tours that are directed by Cathedral Dean Father George Wilson in the Cathedral. There you will have an opportunity to learn the basics of the Orthodox faith and the church building, as well as hear beautiful Byzantine music sung by resident chanter John Michael Boyer.
Greek Pastries
The pictures speak for themselves! Preparations began in February to help ensure the large variety and quantities of homemade Greek baked goods demanded by the public each year with baklava an all time favorite.
Be a Volunteer!
Interested in volunteering at New Orleans Greek Festival? Volunteers are most welcome! Click here to send your info!
LIVE Greek Music
On the outdoor stage Thymios and His Greek American Super Band will perform live music, an invitation for you to join in some tradition Greek dances. Or, simply sit back and listen to the music as you enjoy the relaxing scenery and feast beside the bayou. And, don’t forget that the Athenian Playground will have activities for the young Festival goers. There will be something for everyone!
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
Southern Louisiana’s largest cultural festival!
For fifty years the Greek Festival New Orleans has stood as one of the top ten cultural festivals in our region, celebrating the vibrant heritage and traditions of Greece. Drawing approximately 20,000 attendees over Memorial Day weekend, our festival has become a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike.
We believe that your support could help elevate this year’s festival to new heights and ask that you consider becoming a sponsor. You would not only contribute to the success of our event but also gain valuable exposure to our extensive audience.
Our festival garners substantial media attention each year with major network affiliates such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX covering our events. Additionally, we run a comprehensive TV advertising campaign for four weeks leading up to the festival. Our digital presence is also robust with our website serving as a central hub for news, updates, and sponsorship information, and our social media platforms boast a combined following of over 12,300 users.
To become a partner for the 2025 Greek Festival New Orleans, please consider completing the attached sponsorship form. The deadline for commitment is March 12, 2024. Checks should be made payable to Greek Festival New Orleans and can be sent to 1200 Allen Toussaint Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122. Alternatively, we are happy to facilitate credit card payments upon request.
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities in greater detail, please do not hesitate to contact the Festival Committee at 504-564-4308 or via email at greekfestivalnola@gmail.com.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the Greek Festival New Orleans. We are excited about the prospect of collaborating with you and are confident that together, we can make this year’s event the best one yet.
Support Holy Trinity Cathedral
Click button to donate to Holy Trinity Cathedral in support of its ministries.
Shopping Excursions
Inside: Greek Grocery – Imported Food and Homemade Specialties, Holy Trinity Archives – Historical Photographic Reproductions and Gift Items
Outside: Agora – Hellenic Imports and Specialty Items, Vintage Posters, T-Shirts – Apparel for Adults and Children
Events & Entertainment for the Entire Family
A great lineup of fun events for the entire family are slated for the Greek Festival, including live Greek music, Cathedral Tours, Hellenic Dancers performances, and activities at the Athenian Playground. To access weekend highlights and complete schedules, click here.
Address
1200 Allen Toussaint Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
Email us
greekfestivalnola@gmail.com
Call us
504-282-0259