Giannis Ploutarhos to bring star power to the Let’s Go Greek Festival in Parramatta

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Parramatta is set to come alive on Sunday, September 21, as the Let’s Go Greek Festival returns bigger than ever with a celebration of food, music and culture that promises to draw over 60,000 people.

From 11 am until 9.30 pm, the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church will transform into a vibrant hub of Hellenic festivities, with organisers pulling out all the stops to deliver the most spectacular event in the festival’s history.

At the heart of this year’s celebrations will be an exclusive Sydney performance by Greek superstar Giannis Ploutarhos, who will take the stage alongside his daughter Katerina and his full band flown in direct from Greece.

The festival has secured Ploutarhos for a full-length concert, marking its most impressive headline act yet, though organisers are keeping the exact performance time a closely guarded secret to build anticipation.

Leading the musical charge before and after the headline act will be Greek Australian band IHO NYX, joined by the powerful vocals of Maraya Vavasis and local sensation Nikita Ellenis, while crowd favourites DJs Georgie D and Jimmy V will keep the energy high throughout the day.

Visitors will be spoiled for choice with more than 80 stalls offering a colourful mix of cultural products and traditional food.

Among the highlights will be the creation of the largest gyros in the Southern Hemisphere, a 500-kilogram yeeros prepared by Victoria Yeeros, while the irresistible scent of fresh loukoumades and other Greek delicacies will drift through the air.

Families can enjoy donkey rides for the children, carnival rides to thrill festivalgoers of all ages, and an atmosphere that promises plenty of surprises throughout the day.

With live entertainment running from morning until night, the Let’s Go Greek Festival is shaping up to be a cultural extravaganza.

Adding even more excitement, a massive raffle will be drawn with more than $20,000 in cash prizes on offer, as well as a return trip to Greece for two and other rewards certain to delight lucky winners.

With live entertainment running from morning until night, the Let’s Go Greek Festival is shaping up to be a cultural extravaganza that brings the Greek spirit to the heart of Sydney. Like every year, it will end with a bang as hundreds of fireworks light up the night sky.

The festival is made possible thanks to the support of the NSW Government, Multicultural NSW, and the City of Parramatta Council, as well as its Major Sponsor, Aussie Industries, Community Sponsor, Greek Law, and Agapi Sponsor, Divine Family Funerals, whose contributions help ensure this cornerstone event of the cultural calendar continues to grow.

With music, food, rides and the biggest headline act the festival has ever hosted, Parramatta is ready to welcome the community for an unforgettable day of celebration. For more information, visit www.letsgogreekfestival.com.au.

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