SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Several festivals swept Syracuse to pair with the beautiful weekend summer weather. In case you missed out on the recent fun, read here for a full recap of this weekend’s events.
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Greek Festival
Greek Fest celebrated 53 years of authentic Greek cuisine, community, and bringing people together. Visitors had the opportunity to dine on food like souvlaki, watch Greek folk dancers embody the spirit of κέφι, and even tour the sophisticated St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church.
“We love the culture, the music, the shopping in the church every single year, and the food, of course,” said Radhika Metha, one of the festival’s many attendees.
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Musicians performing traditional Greek music. Photo by Bertel Schmidt.
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Chicken firing up on the grill for authentic Greek dishes, including the classic “Gyro.” Photo by Bertel Schmidt.
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A man dressed for the festival smiles. Photo by Bertel Schmidt.
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Children prepare for a Greek folk dance. Photo by Bertel Schmidt.
Greek fest lasted from June 11 to June 14. You can find more info here.
Polish Festival
This three-day festival emphasized culture, heritage, and tradition with activities like the unusual pierogi eating contest.
Ela Pawlowski is the vice president of the Polish community club based in Utica. “We want to make sure that everybody knows about our Polish traditions and Polish culture,” she said.
“Not just in the Utica area, we want to send it all across the United States.”
The festival was held from June 12 to June 14. You can read more about it here.
Induction Weekend
For the fighters, induction weekend took place at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canasota. A parade marched through the village to showcase some of boxing’s most renowned champions.
Nigel Benn is a former British professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996.
“You don’t see yourself as being in the hall of fame, but to get inducted into the hall of fame is beyond my wildest dreams,” he emphasized.
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Professional Boxer blows a kiss to the crowd. NewsChannel 9 file photo.
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NewsChannel 9 file photo.
The four-day celebration ran from June 11 through June 14. More info on induction weekend can be found here.
New York State Blues Festival
The New York State Blues Festival swept up Chevy Court at the Fairgrounds with Blues artists from around the world performing.
One of several Blues artists from around the globe performing at Chevy Court. Photo by Bertel Schmidt.
Kristi Ronayne, an attendee, couldn’t help but dance the night away to the tunes.
“It speaks to my soul, I just love it. I love the slow, I love the fast, I love it all,” she said.
You can find more info on the Blues Festival here.
Pride Festival
The vibrant Pride Parade returned to Syracuse’s Progress Park this June 13.
The parade traveled along Solar Street and West Kilpatrick Street. The festival included a variety of food, live music, and over 150 vendors.
You can find more info here.
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