About Us

The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Greek-American heritage and achievement. The Federation, through a broad range of philanthropic and cultural activities, provides opportunities for advancement to deserving Greek-American students through various scholarship and grant programs. The Federation organizes New York City's annual Greek Independence Day Parade, which has celebrated Greek-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1938. The Greek Independence Day Parade, which is the largest celebration of Greek-American heritage and achievement in the world. The celebration is organized by the Federation's Members on a strictly volunteer basis, donating their time and expertise to help create the Federation's Annual Gala Dinner at the The Hilton Hotel, the Greek flag raising ceremony at Bowling Green, Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. The Federation is made up of over 200 Members Societies who are of Greek ancestry and are grateful for the opportunities their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents found as immigrants to the United States. The Federation's Members are proud of their heritage and their American citizenship.