Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 East Colorado St., will host the 63rd Annual Long Beach Greek Festival and Cultural Event Saturday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 3 from noon to 9pm.
Admission is $3. Kids under 12, seniors and members of all branches of military, fire and police with proper ID are free all three days. Entrance is free for everyone on Monday.
The festival will include: live Greek music and award-winning Greek dance performances; authentic Greek food, appetizers and pastries; Greek wine, ouzo, Greek beer and Greek coffee; free Greek cooking demonstrations; souvenir “Agora” market with unique vendors; Hellenic cultural DVD display booth; and carnival rides, games and prizes.
Free admission tickets are available for download at lbgreekfest.org . For directions and more information, call the church office at (562) 494-8929.
