In towns large and small, from big parades on busy streets, to speeches in auditoriums; Greeks around the world gathered to commemorate the 187th anniversary of Greece's Independence from Turkey. We asked readers to send us in their pictures, and we have compiled a collection of the sights of the celebrations around the world. Enjoy. Please click on each picture to see the corresponding slide show.

Montreal, Canada

Courtesy of Nick Maniatis

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Courtesy of Veronica Kalas

New York City, New York, United States

Couresty of Julia Kodis

Chicago, Illinois, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

 Boston, Massachussettes, United States

 Burwood, Sydney, Australia

And last but not least...our Fly the Flag 2008 Campaign Slideshow!

Other parades were held in the following cities: Philadelphia, Tarpon Springs, Cleveland, Lowell, Vancouver, Baltimore and Toronto.