(WAMC Northeast Public Radio) A weekend of celebrating Greek culture and heritage kicks off Friday in Springfield.
Blue and white stripes are flying over Court Square after officials gathered at Springfield City Hall Wednesday – two days ahead of the start of “Glendi” – the annual Greek cultural festival in the city’s North End.
Put on by Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the festival celebrates all things Hellenic – complete with Glendi and Cretan dancers, traditional music and plenty of loukoumades, baklava and other dishes. Organizers say the festival draws thousands of visitors.