Flag raising ceremony in Mobile Monday for Greek Independence Day

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County officials announced on Sunday ceremonies would take place on Monday for Greek Independence Day.

Here is a release county officials put out:

WHAT: Local Greek Americans will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a Greek flag-raising ceremony at Mobile Government Plaza hosted by Commissioner Connie Hudson.

WHEN: Monday, March 24

• 9 a.m. (flag-raising ceremony)
• 10 a.m. Mobile County Commission meeting (proclamation of March 25, 2025 as Greek Independence Day in Mobile County )
• The Greek flag will fly at Mobile Government Plaza March 24- 28

WHERE: Mobile Government Plaza’s flagpole array just off Government Street in the courtyard between Mobile Government Plaza and the Annex

WHY: More than 20 years ago, local Greek Americans first requested the Greek flag be raised at Mobile Government Plaza in honor of Greek Independence Day. Then-City Councilor/Now-County Commissioner Connie Hudson facilitated their request. It’s been an annual tradition since then to recognize the vibrancy and contributions of our local Greek community.

WHAT ELSE; Greek Independence Day is celebrated annually on March 25. It commemorates the nation’s liberation from nearly 400 years of Ottoman rule and dates back to the end of the Greek Revolution in 1821.