Greektown neighbourhood Heritage Festival returns to Downtown Detroit July 29

The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, along with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, and Bedrock, announced the return of the Greektown Heritage Festival in historic Greektown in Downtown Detroit. The free, family-friendly event runs from noon-9 PM on Saturday, July 29 on Monroe Street in downtown Detroit, between Beaubien Street and St. Antoine Street.

Launched in 2018, the Greektown Heritage Festival celebrates the rich, ethnic Greek heritage of the downtown neighborhood. Monroe Street is filled with live Greek music, traditional Greek dancers, Greek food and drink, and family-friendly games and entertainment. The highlight of the festival is the street-side lamb roast with eight rotating open-pit spits. The menu focuses on a classic lamb gyro alongside a beverage list highlighting specialty cocktails and beer (cash and credit cards accepted). Organizers expect to serve more than 500 pounds of lamb.

Festival attendees will enjoy music from Greek musicians along with traditional performances from the local dance groups and a lively DJ to wrap up the celebration. There will also be children’s face painting, stilt walkers, and firebreathers, along with specialty Greek vendors.

The entertainment stage schedule for Saturday: 12-2:30 PM Yorg Acoustic Set,

2:30-3 PM Levendogenna Pancretan Dance Group of Detroit, 3-5:30 PM Aegean Roots, 5:30-6 PM Hellenic Society of Performing Arts Dancers, 6-7 PM DJ Evans, 7-7:30 PM Opa Dancers Omega Dance Group of St. Nicholas, and 7:30-8:30 PM DJ Evans.

With more than two dozen restaurants and cafes in Greektown, festival attendees can also enjoy a wide variety of Greek and American offerings, all within a few blocks. Ample open-air seating and shaded tables will also be available on Monroe Street. Opa!

“The Greektown Heritage Festival is truly a celebration of all things Greek – dancing, music, food, drinks, and more,” said Athina Papas, Board Chair and President of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership. “On behalf of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership and Greektown business owners and families, I’d like to thank our sponsor partners whose support helps ensure the festival’s success, including Hollywood Casino at Greektown, Bedrock, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Fabiano Brothers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Gold Star Products.”

For more information, visit the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership website: https://www.greektowndetroit.org/ or the Facebook Event Page: https://tinyurl.com/32d6ycwy.

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