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37th Annual Cranston Greek Festival

Arts and Entertainment

August 10, 2023

From: Cranston Greek Festival

The Cranston Greek Festival, marks the “Official End of Summer in Rhode Island.

Greek Food:
Guests sample a wide variety of Greek food including roast lamb, Greek-style chicken, souvlaki (skewered pork or chicken), pastitsio (delectable “Greek Lasagna”), spanakopita (“spinach pie”) tiropita (“cheese pie”).
Many of our guests tell us we serve Rhode Island’s Best GYROS. Come and judge for yourself!
Our pastry booth offers hand-made Greek pastries prepared by teams of our own parishioners, including our famous Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding.

The pastry selection also includes karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake), kourabiedes (Wedding Cookies), koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies), and melomakarona (Honey Cookies).

Guests of the Cranston Greek Festival can enjoy our Greek pastries with authentic Greek coffee, or a “Greek Frappe” (iced coffee).
And don’t forget to try our Loukoumades!!!
Loukoumádes (λουκουμ?δες) is a staple of Greek eating, especially in the south of Greece, and is a popular street food served with a combination of honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Additional Cranston Greek Festival Attractions:
Imported items, some from Greece, including jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing. Face painting for kids, balloon sculptor, too.

Entertainment & Culture:

Greek Dancing Performances by Odyssey Dance Troupe -

- Friday Night – 7 PM

- Saturday & Sunday Nights - 4 PM and 7 PM

These performances are wildly popular, and feature dances from mainland Greece and the Greek Islands.
Live Greek music will be performed throughout the event.
Spontaneous, impromptu Greek Dancing breaks out constantly during the entire 3-Day, Cranston Greek Festival.
Everyone is invited to join in these dances.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the complete schedule of entertainment, religious services and cultural presentations.
Learn About The Eastern (“Greek”) Orthodox Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the world’s oldest and richest Christian faith traditions. Our Church Tours offer the chance to learn about the Greek “Eastern” Orthodox Christian Church — the second largest Christian communion in the world; with a global following of more than 250 million people.

Church Tours Schedule (30 minutes):

- Friday - 8 PM
- Saturday - 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM
- Sunday - 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM

Admission: Free

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