28 October – Military parade in Thessaloniki starts at 11 am
The events for the triple celebration of the patron saint St Demetrius, the anniversary of the liberation of Thessaloniki & the national anniversary of 28 October 1940
Thessaloniki: Emotion at the flag-raising ceremony at the White Tower (video)
The ceremony was accompanied by the Hellenic Navy band while a few minutes before the frigate HS Nikiforos Fokas had sailed into the port of the city
Saint Demetrius: Who he was and why he is considered the patron saint of Thessaloniki
In the Orthodox Tradition, he holds a special place because of his miracles and his direct relationship with Thessaloniki, a city where he is considered the patron saint and protector for centuries