Thessaloniki announces October festive program

Thessaloniki will host a series of festive events in October 2026 to commemorate the city's liberation on October 26, 1912, the feast of its patron saint, Saint Demetrios, and the anniversary of October 28, 1940.

According to the program announced by the Region of Central Macedonia, celebrations begin on Friday, October 23, with school speeches and aircraft flyovers. On Sunday, October 25, a grand procession of the Holy Icons of Panagia Chozoviotissa and Saint Demetrios will take place through the city streets.

The festivities will include flag raising and cannon salutes at the White Tower on October 26. The program culminates on Wednesday, October 28, with a major military parade on the waterfront, attended by President Konstantinos Tasoulas and other state and military leaders. During the period from October 25 to October 28, public buildings and banks will participate in evening illuminations.