ASTORIA, NY – GNUSA
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York has opened the New Year with a message of unity, gratitude, and renewed purpose, extending warm wishes to its members, parade participants, volunteers, supporters, and the wider community.
In its New Year’s greeting, the 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade Committee highlighted the dedication and generosity that sustain the Federation’s work, describing it as a living expression of collective heritage and shared commitment to the Hellenic community.
Looking ahead, the Committee emphasized the importance of cooperation, vision, and strengthened unity as preparations continue for the 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade and for the Federation’s broader mission in the year to come.
The Committee’s message reads as follows:
Dear Federation Members, Parade Participants, Volunteers, Supporters, Friends, and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York Parade Committee 2026, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a healthy, blessed, joyful, prosperous, and truly happy New Year. May the year ahead bring peace to your hearts, strength to your spirits, and the fulfillment of every hope, aspiration, and quiet dream, for yourselves, your families, and all you hold dear.
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we pause in gratitude to honor each of you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and unwavering dedication. The Federation is more than an organization; it is a living testament to the power of unity, a convergence of voices, talents, and hearts, bound by shared heritage, common purpose, and enduring love for the Hellenic community. Most of all, thank you for being who you are; each of you is a source of inspiration and a force that strengthens the Parade Committee and enriches our community immeasurably.
The New Year dawns with the promise of new beginnings, and we reaffirm our faith, not only in ourselves but in one another. Let us act with courage, vision, and conviction, knowing that through cooperation, mutual respect, and the full exercise of our collective talents, we can turn unifying aspirations into achievements and dreams into lasting reality.
United in purpose, guided by our shared Hellenic legacy and inspired by the ideals that bind us, let us move forward together, not only to make the Greek Independence Day Parade the finest it has ever been, but to strengthen and bring about the total unity of the Federation going forward. May this unity endure far beyond the parade, guide our work throughout the year, and stand as a lasting foundation for a stronger, more vibrant, and cohesive Federation today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
With warmest regards,
The Federation Greek Independence Day Parade 2026 Committee
