EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 36 MIN
St. Louis County Greek Festival History
from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
Every Memorial Day weekend, The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on Des Peres Road hosts its annual Greek Fest. Long-time member Tony Theranos stops by to talk with Sue about not only the festival itself, but also his own family's story, beginning with his father coming over from Greece in 1917 and eventually settling in St. Louis. Find out the purpose of Greek Fest, and why it is held on Memorial Day Weekend. If you're headed to the event, you can find more at stlgreekfest.com.
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Every Memorial Day weekend, The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on Des Peres Road hosts its annual Greek Fest. Long-time member Tony Theranos stops by to talk with Sue about not only the festival itself, but also his own family's story, beginning with his father coming over from Greece in 1917 and eventually settling in St. Louis. Find out the purpose of Greek Fest, and why it is held on Memorial Day Weekend. If you're headed to the event, you can find more at stlgreekfest.com.
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St. Louis County Greek Festival History
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