Independence Day

Before the parade of the Independence day in the central square of Heraklion the are selling miniature Greek flags for children

The old Cretan opens the parade of the Independence day

A group from Macedonia, with traditional costumes from northern Greece are also participate in the parade of the Independence day

A group with traditional Cretan costumes participating in the parade of the Independence Day

Young Cretans in traditional costumes

Tsoliades - Evzones in the famous Greek costume

Groups of men and women from other areas of Greece on their traditional customes

Groups of women from other areas of Greece on their traditional customes

Group of Crete young boys and girls on their traditional costumes holding the Greek flag

Young woman of Crete on traditional Cretan costume

Boys and girls of Crete on the parade of the Independence Day

One of the schools of Heraklion participate in the parade of the Independence Day

Different schools have different uniforms

A little boy dressed as a tsolias

The Olympic flag

One more school, participating in the parade. The best student holds the Greek flag

A group of young scouts of Crete

The Greek army also participating in the parade for the Independence Day

The Greek air force in the parade of the Independence Day

The Heraklion city band