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Arlington 4 Day Greek Festival- June 2-5

Once again Arlington residents and those of neighboring towns mix and mingle under the big tent to enjoy Greek food and festivities!

St. Athanasius the Great Church hosts Greek Festival (June 2-5) corner of 4 Appleton St. & Mass. Ave. The menu items are numerous and delicious: Gyro, Roast Lamb and Souvlaki as well as Spanakopita, Tiropita, Pastitsio, and Moussaka; Baklava, the famous Loukoumades (Greek fried dough), and so much more! Enjoy a meal under the tent and then order “take out” for home. This year an increased number of musicians and performers are enlisted to entertain you: Apollo Sounds; Salonica Boys; Kefi Sounds; Aedoni featuring Anthony Geannaris and Mike Aiello; St. Athanasius the Great Church Dancers; Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great Dance Group;Ta Dilina Band; The Makredes Ensemble Band. Dine at The Plaka of ancient Athens. Drink a Frappe at the Cafenio (café). View colorful and exotic wares at The Agora; For the young, there is Carnival Fun with the Busy Bee Jumpers & The Kids Korner section! Raffle Drawings with Numerous Prizes! $2,000 Cash first prize! An additional $2,000 in assorted prizes and/or gift cards! Great fun..Thursday, 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm …the ultimate Greek experience! Free Admission. Handicapped Accessible. For More info: call 781-646-0705; see www.arlingtonfestival.com; see Facebook

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