At 3 pm on Friday August 23, the heartwarming and tasty Yassou! festival will launch. The big event will open with live music and tables laden with the most delicious Greek food including Gyro sandwiches, Dolmathes, Moussaka and Baklava, a classic Greek pastry. Many varieties of Greek wine and beer will be available for the duration of the celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to sample the finest food and drink contributed by Greek culture while having the most enjoyable time ever.

Many people remember the grace and beauty of Greek dance and music made famous by movies and popular songs. “Never on Sunday,” is a famous Greek song that became an international hit when performed by Petula Clark. The dance performed by Anthony Quinn in the movie classic “Zorba the Greek” is unforgettable. This classic song and dance will be performed for sure. Beginning at 5:30 on Friday, the Levendes, a professional Greek dance group will give dance performances in full regalia. Dance and music performances will continue throughout the festival and promise to be captivating. Attendees will have many opportunities to participate, learn Greek dance steps and share the vitality and sincerity of Greek culture. This traditional and exciting family affair is a perfect event for old and young to enjoy together. Yassou! is the ideal occasion for a memorable date with a special person.

Yassou! will be at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 330 Lakeside Dr. NE between Fulton and Michigan. 1000 parking spaces have been reserved which include spots for handicapped just a few feet from the main admission entrance. Air conditioned vans will be safely transporting attendees to this event from more outlying parking spots. Another transportation option is Bus #14 which off-loads just feet from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Please join the Grand Rapids Greek community for the best time ever at Yassou! August 23rd-25th 2013. See you there!