NEWS15th annual Greek Independence Day Parade in DetroitTraditional 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 NewsA 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.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA float from Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate sails down Monroe.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsAnn Stavrou, Shelby Township, carries her granddaughter Ann, 2, as she marches in the parade.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsAs hundreds line Monroe in the heart of Greeektown, the Evzones parade in their distinctive uniforms.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsStudents from the Hellenic Student Associations at University of Michigan and Michigan State University march together in the parade.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsAltar boys and religious officials from several Metro area churches display their finery.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsThe annual parade celebrates Hellenic culture and the Greek communities of Michigan, Ohio and Canada.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsWomen from the Greek orthodox church, Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Plymouth, march along.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsCrowds pack Monroe to watch the show.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsTiny Evzone Niko Sebastian, 3, from Rochester, marches with an Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsThe Harper Woods High School Marching Pioneers kicked off the procession and added a little musical accompaniment.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA vintage Cadillac rolls down the parade route.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA vintage auto motors along Monroe.Brandy Baker, The Detroit News