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X-WR-CALNAME:Greek Festival in Houston at Postal code 77057\, United S
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SUMMARY:Greek Festival
DESCRIPTION:  DUE TO HURRICANE IKE\, THE GREEK FESTIVAL HAS BEEN POSTP
	ONED! New dates are November 20\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, 2008. This postpo
	nement will allow the Gulf Coast to recover from Ike's impact\, and gi
	ve Festival planners time to regroup the Greek community and put on th
	e kind of Greek Festival that Houston has come to expect. A portion of
	 the proceeds from the Festival will be donated to Hurricane Ike relie
	f efforts. Any prepurchased Greek Festival tickets will be honored on 
	the new dates. The Cathedral was without power for a week\, but that h
	as now been restored. The buses used for the shuttle are in use suppor
	ting FEMA\, the electricians are busy restoring power to the city\, an
	d the Festival volunteers are tending to their own homes and families.
	 We will soon be ready to celebrate the Houston spirit at the Greek Fe
	stival. OPA! The Original Greek Festival Houston\, Texas -November 20 
	- 23\, 2008 Come and join The Original Greek Festival\, now in its 42n
	d year\, and be Greek for a day! Growing attendance over the years con
	tinues to create excitement as the word gets around\, so bring your fa
	mily\, friends and co-workers to enjoy the festive atmosphere and our 
	new expanded festival site. Facilities\, children's activities\, Athen
	ian playground & seating capacity have also been expanded. OPA!! When 
	Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday - November 20 - 23\, 2008. Whe
	re Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral complex Near downtown and the
	 Museum District 3511 Yoakum Boulevard Houston\, Texas 77006 Maps and 
	Directions Free Parking & Free shuttle Free shuttle from Lamar High Sc
	hool West "Student" parking lot\, 3325 Westheimer (between Westheimer 
	& West Alabama\, and between Buffalo Speedway & Kirby). Free parking i
	s available for shuttle passengers. A new "no parking" zone street map
	 has been added to this page Shuttle Times and Parking Information Foo
	d "Best Festival Food" honors for the authentic Greek food and pastrie
	s prepared by community parishioners from recipes handed down over the
	 centuries. Menu and prices Program View the 2008 Festival program her
	e. Program Tickets Admission at Gate $5.00 (adults). Children 12 and u
	nder admitted free Pre-sale Tickets $18.00 - Includes admission and di
	nner plate with your choice of Souvlaki\, Greek Salad\, or Pastry Box 
	(note: Does not include Gyros). Order Tickets Highlights • Cathedral 
	Tours • Religious Artifacts/Icons • Greek Folk Dancing • Authentic 
	Greek Foods/Pastries • Gift Shop • T-shirts\, Videos\, CD's\, Tapes 
	• Agora Greek Food Store • Annunciation Orthodox School Exhibit • A
	thenian Playground (Children's Activities) Entertainment Schedules\n
LOCATION:Postal code 77057\, United States @ Houston, Texas 77057 Unit
	ed States
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