New Orleans Greek Festival

About the Event

A Memorial Day Weekend Tradition!

Greek Festival New Orleans offers much for your family to enjoy and experience on the Cathedral grounds. Take a guided tour of the Cathedral, watch the Hellenic Dancers perform, listen and dance to live Greek music, and relax on the Bayou while your children enjoy the Athenian Playground.

The community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral will host its 49th Annual Greek Festival. This Memorial Day weekend tradition is an opportunity for you to experience Greece along the banks of Bayou St. John. As always, parishioners will offer their guests an array of homemade traditional Greek culinary favorites. This year, the LEMON will be featured in various libations, foods, and desserts. Look for these specialties throughout the Cathedral grounds and come celebrate a zest for life!

Service Animals Allowed – No Pets, Please

Events Schedule

Hellenic Dancers

6 pm (with outside performance following) and 9 pm

Cathedral Tours

6:30 pm Vespers, 8pm Cathedral Tour

Eat, Shop, Drink & Dance! OPA!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Cost:
General $10
Children under 12 Free
Free Parking

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