Once again, Newton Shows is partnering with the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul to present its annual Long Island Greek Festival at the church from Thursday to Sunday, June 1-4.
“Newton Shows has been great to work with,” said Long Island Greek Festival Chairman George Vasilakis. “We’ve been working with them for several years. They are a wonderful partner, and their rides and games provide fun to all our festival visitors.”
The complete dates and times for the event are as follows:
- Thursday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday, June 2 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, June 4 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Long Island Greek Festival will feature a variety of rides guaranteed to deliver thrills, chills and excitement to the entire family. There will also be Greek, Cypriot and American cuisine, desserts and pastries, a wine and beer garden, an all-new Sangria lounge, live music by Power Station, shopping at the Made-in-Greece agora and bazaar and more.
Tours of the cathedral start each day a half an hour after the festival opens up. There will also be a DJ, youth dancers and a gala sweepstakes drawing.
The Long Island Greek Festival will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, located at 110 Cathedral Avenue in Hempstead. Parking and admission are free. There is parking available on the cathedral grounds, as well as at Sacred Heart Academy, located on the northwest and southwest corners of Cathedral Avenue and Fulton Avenue. Handicapped parking is available at Kensington Court and Chelsea Place.
Advance tickets, including pay-one-price bracelets, can be purchased at newtonshows.com.