Please join us for the return of the Greektown Heritage Festival in the heart of historic Greektown Detroit! Celebrating the rich, ethnic Greek heritage of the downtown neighborhood, The highlight of the festival is the street-side lamb roast with eight spits rotating this celebratory Greek dish. Monroe Street is filled with live Greek music, traditional Greek dancers, Greek food and drink, and family-friendly games. Free and open to the public. Opa!
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, firebreathers, and a belly dancer, along with specialty Greek vendors.
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 be offered on Monroe Street. Opa!
Schedule of Events:
12:00 – 2:30 pm Yorg Acoustic Set
2:30 – 3:00 pm Levendogenna Pancretan Dance Group of Detroit
3:00 – 5:30 pm Rebetiki Parea Live Greek Music
5:30 – 6:00 pm Hellenic Society of Performing Arts Dancers
6:00 – 8:00 pm Rebetiki Parea Live Greek Music
8:00 – 9:00 pm DJ Andreas
3:30 – 5:00 pm Face Painter
4:30 – 6:00 pm Stilt Walker
5:30 – 7:00 pm Fire Breather
7:30 – 8:30 pm Belly Dancer
