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15th annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Detroit

Traditional Greek soldiers, known as Evzones, march along Monroe during the 15th annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Detroit on April 17, 2016.
Traditional Greek soldiers, known as Evzones, march along Monroe during the 15th annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Detroit on April 17, 2016.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
A float from Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate glides through the heart of Greektown.
A float from Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate glides through the heart of Greektown.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
"God bless America," said Antoneta Lleshi as she marched in the parade waving a Greek flag, an American flag and a tambourine.
"God bless America," said Antoneta Lleshi as she marched in the parade waving a Greek flag, an American flag and a tambourine.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
A float from Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate sails down Monroe.
A float from Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate sails down Monroe.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Ann Stavrou, Shelby Township, carries her granddaughter Ann, 2, as she marches in the parade.
Ann Stavrou, Shelby Township, carries her granddaughter Ann, 2, as she marches in the parade.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
As hundreds line Monroe in the heart of Greeektown, the Evzones parade in their distinctive uniforms.
As hundreds line Monroe in the heart of Greeektown, the Evzones parade in their distinctive uniforms.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Students from the Hellenic Student Associations at University of Michigan and Michigan State University march together in the parade.
Students from the Hellenic Student Associations at University of Michigan and Michigan State University march together in the parade.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Altar boys and religious officials from several Metro area churches display their finery.
Altar boys and religious officials from several Metro area churches display their finery.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
The annual parade celebrates Hellenic culture and the Greek communities of Michigan, Ohio and Canada.
The annual parade celebrates Hellenic culture and the Greek communities of Michigan, Ohio and Canada.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Women from the Greek orthodox church, Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Plymouth, march along.
Women from the Greek orthodox church, Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Plymouth, march along.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Crowds pack Monroe to watch the show.
Crowds pack Monroe to watch the show.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Tiny Evzone Niko Sebastian, 3, from Rochester, marches with an Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
Tiny Evzone Niko Sebastian, 3, from Rochester, marches with an Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
The Harper Woods High School Marching Pioneers kicked off the procession and added a little musical accompaniment.
The Harper Woods High School Marching Pioneers kicked off the procession and added a little musical accompaniment.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
A vintage Cadillac rolls down the parade route.
A vintage Cadillac rolls down the parade route.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
A vintage auto motors along Monroe.
A vintage auto motors along Monroe.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News