On March 25, 2019, local citizens from the Bristol area were present to acknowledge “Greek Independence Day” with a flag raising ceremony outside Bristol City Hall. Attending the ceremony were representatives from Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, local residents, and business representatives from the community. Each year, towns, and cities in Greece celebrate with parades, flag waving, and schoolchildren wearing traditional Greek costumes. Local city officials included Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, CT State Legislator Chris Ziogas, and Captain Edward Spyros of the police department.