WASHINGTON, DC — AHI President Nick Larigakis served as one of five Grand Marshals at the Tarpon Springs, Fla., Greek Independence Day parade held March 19, 2017.  

“It was an honor to be recognized in this esteemed manner by the organizers of the Tarpon Springs Greek Independence Day Parade,” said Larigakis.  “I enjoyed celebrating the 196th anniversary of Greek Independence with the historic community of Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas.  I commend the organizers, especially longtime AHI Member George Mermelas, and I thank everyone who attended and participated.”

The American Hellenic Institute is an independent non-profit Greek American public policy center that works to strengthen relations between the United States and Greece and Cyprus, and within the Greek American community.

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