
Greek Independence Day Parade in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida is known for being the Sponge Capital of the World and its Greek culture. In fact, Tarpon Springs has the highest percentage of Greek nationals of any city in the U.S. Greek Independence Day is celebrated annually on March 25th as it commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821. It also coincides with the Greek Orthodox Church's celebration of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told h