The annual Zoodohos Peghe Greek Festival had Bronxites cheering ‘opa’ from Wednesday, June 15 to Sunday, June 19 as the Pelham community celebrated Greek food, music, dancing and culture. The Greek American Institute’s parking lot was filled to the brim with carnival rides, games and food vendors for everyone, young and old, to enjoy.

Siblings Emanuel and Maria Presals embarked on a fun ferris wheel ride.
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(l-r) Vaso Sioanas, Suzy Rubas, Helen Kalasakalides, Ftkia Nikopolos, Tina Katekas and Minoeta Lagakis served many different Greek delicacies to guests.
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(l-r) Friends Zeni Perez, Alexandria Ivanov and Samantha Sanzaro won a goldfish at the festival.
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Dylan Sanchez shot some hoops at one of the many carnival game stations.
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(l-r) John, Jim, Leni, Taso, Dennis and James Souvlakia celebrated with Victor DiPierro.
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(l-r) Rev. Sylvester, Frederica Pertsenidis and Bishop Anthony enjoyed the festival.
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John Korres (l) of the community parish board and Teddy Gernanakos of the youth ministry had a great time at the festival.
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