Corpus Christi's Greek Festival Kicks Off Friday

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Richard Longoria

Story Created: Nov 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM CST

November 5, 2009

It's considered to be the largest ethnic festival in Corpus Christi: the annual Greek Fest.

Church member at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church re gearing up for the 46TH year in a row of holding the festival, which includes lots of food and pastries, and for entertainment, including Greek dancers.  Thursday, church members spent the the morning and afternoon prepping the traditional pastries for Friday's big kick-off.

Thea admission is free. More than 5,000 people are expected to visit the festival today and through the weekend.

The church is located at 502 South Chaparral street. The festival kicks off Friday at 5pm.

Saturday, Nov 7 at 9:29 PM looking for the schedule wrote ...

would have been REAL NICE KIII if you would have just mentioned the times they are open.....DERRRRRRRRR!!!!! now i missed it all because of you!!!!!

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