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Los Angeles Greek Fest returns to Pico Union

Proceeds raised from food, dance, and music-filled weekend will support the Saint Sophia Cathedral and its newly built community center

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Eleni Lanzourakis

Los Angeles' annual Greek Fest at Saint Sophia Cathedral is just around the corner.

This weekend, on Oct. 5th and 6th, an expected 15,000 Angelenos will attend for a weekend of authentic Greek food, dance, and music. It’ll take place at Pico and Normandie at the foot of the iconic Saint Sophia Cathedral, a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.

Visitors can find all sorts of classics on the menu this weekend, including gyro pita sandwich featuring freshly sliced rotisserie meats, tzatziki sauce and red onions; fan favorite feta fries; and loukaniko, or “Greek sausages” served with pita and fresh lemons. 

And, for all those with a sweet tooth, dessert will also be served. Dig into a Galaktoboureko, a Greek-style custard baked in filo dough and topped with honey, or a baklava, layers of filo dough mixed with fresh walnuts, cinnamon, and honey syrup. 

Performing artists include Chicago-based Greek DJ “Markos,” and traditional Greek band “Diesi.”

 Doors will open at noon, and close at 10 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free before 3 p.m., and $5 throughout the rest of the day.

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Free parking is available at Loyola High School just one block away. A continuous free shuttle bus will also be available all day. Preferred parking is $25. 

All proceeds will go towards the Saint Sophia Cathedral and its newly built community center, “The Huffington.”

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