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Paphos 25 March Parade on your radar? In this blog post, I’ll spill all the beans you need to know about the fab Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos. The full lowdown you’ve been waiting for.

Paphos 25 March Parade 2024 turned the town upside down

Oi oi, party animal! 😎 Think the whole of Paphos having a proper knees-up: proud Cypriots clapping and cheering as the war veterans marched past, the National Guard lot strutting their stuff and young ‘uns marching in sync like proper troopers 🫡🪖 (enough mini-flag waving at the Paphos 25 March Parade to give your arm a decent workout).

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The Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos is one of those Cyprus festivals you’ll be banging on about for ages (even if you haven’t the foggiest what was actually going on).

Why all the Greek and Cypriot flag waving? ‘Cos 25 March marks the start of the Greek War of Independence back in 1821.

In a nutshell: basically, the Greeks giving the Ottoman Empire the old ‚on your bike!’ and kicking off their fight for freedom!

Now, why are the Cypriots joining in? Easy-peasy — Greeks and Cypriots are like two peas in a pod. Same lingo (just with a bit of a twang), same religion, same culture and a shared history that’s thicker than a proper bowl of porridge.

Greek and Cypriot flags flapped in the spring breeze, while the sun turned the Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos into a golden glow-up. And the marching band? Proper Cyprus festivals vibes!

Fancy a gander? (Go on, say ‘yes’… 😉) Lovely jubbly! Grab yourself a cuppa or a frappé, put your feet up and have a butcher’s at my snaps. Let that Mediterranean zest for life whisk you away to sun soaked Paphos. Cheers, mate!

Paphos 25 March Parade 2024: the ultimate FAQ guide

Last updated on 19 February 2026

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Q&A with Markus Krenn, the best travel expert for Cyprus

Where can I see photos of Paphos 25 March Parade?

Best knees-up pics — Cyprus travel blog markuskrenn.com

What’s the website for Paphos?

Official website: English version available at www.pafos.org.cy/en/

Proper smart suits. A pic of the gents from the Cyprus Worker’s Confederation dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. These gents from the Cyprus Worker’s Confederation bringing more style to the Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos than my entire hols wardrobe. 🤩🇬🇷🥳 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

What time is the Paphos 25 March Parade?

~10am at Archbishop Makarios III Monument.

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a class of top-notch students dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: when your school trip isn’t to the archeological site of the Tombs of the Kings but to the Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos. 🫡🇬🇷🇨🇾 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Where is the Paphos Greek Independence Day parade route?

~10am at Makarios Monument, down Georgiou Griva Digeni Ave.

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a top-notch student marching band dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: your music teacher said „make sure to play loud at the Paphos 25 March Parade“ and now you feel a bit guilty because everyone’s ears are ringing. 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

How to get to the Paphos 25 March Parade from Kennedy Square?

Head to Kennedy Sq., down Griva Digeni Ave. (~14 min walk)

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A pic of a class of top-notch students dressed up in camouflage uniforms, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos: 99% discipline and 1% „Wait, which foot was it again?“ 🤩🇬🇷🫡 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Is the Paphos 25 March Parade good for kids?

Yes, of course! A brilliant family day out with a proper knees-up. 

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A pic of a few kids dressed up in folk costumes, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos: your kid finally marches in sync… and all you can think is „Who are you and where’s my chaotic boy?“ 🫡🍭🥳 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

What to wear to the Paphos Greek Independence Day parade?

~20°C & sunny. No dress code (Greek mini-flags welcome).

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a Greek ceremonial guard dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greece’s ceremonial guards: Evzones absolutely nailing synchronised marching since 1821. 🤩🇬🇷🪖 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Where’s the best spot to watch the Paphos 25 March Parade?

Front row on Griva Digeni Ave. No seats — arrive early!

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A pic of a few kids dressed up in folk costumes, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: when your fancy folk costume at the Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos costs more than your school fees — but you’ve never looked sharper. 🤩🍭🥳 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Are there loos at the Paphos 25 March Parade route?

Loos ~8-min walk from Kennedy Square. (Google Maps QCG9+QJ)

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a class of top-notch students dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos: move over, Buckingham Palace guards — these pupils have way more flag-waving flair. 🫡🇬🇷🇨🇾 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

What happens after the Paphos Greek Independence Day parade?

Kennedy Square or café until ~7pm Paphos National Guard Club

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a class of top-notch pupils dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: you spent all night studying, but today? Today, you strut at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos. 🫡🇬🇷🇨🇾 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Can you drink alcohol at the Paphos 25 March Parade?

No drinking at parade. Taverns open post-event for drinks.

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a class of top-notch students dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: when your last exam is finally over and you’re marching straight to the nearest boozer. 🥳🍻 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer

Is it safe to go to the Paphos 25 March Parade alone?

Yes, of course! Paphos is safe day and night. Super low crime rate!

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a class of top-notch pupils dressed up to the nines, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
POV: future doctors, lawyers and philosophers in the making… currently nailing the ‘serious Paphos 25 March Parade face’ 😒🫡

Where can I find pictures of the Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos?

Best knees-up pics — Cyprus travel blog markuskrenn.com

Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a platoon of national guard soldiers marching, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: these elite soldiers proving you can both overthrow empires and look sharp doing it. 🫡🎖️🪖 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer
Proper Cyprus festivals vibes. A photo of a heroic Cypriot war veteran marching, turning heads at the Paphos 25 March Parade.
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: respect to our heroic OG troops — true heroes! 🤩🎖️🪖 — Pic © Fabian Schäfer
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: SOUND ON for the synchronised footsteps of sleep-deprived pupils marching on pure exam-season stress. 😂🥁😉 — Vid © Fabian Schäfer
POV: when your outfit at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos has more embroidery than your gran’s settee (and you’re serving every stitch with pride). 😍🪡🧵— Vid © Fabian Schäfer
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: sound on for pure stomp-stomp-clap excellence (and one kid whose patriotic ‘LEFT, RIGHT’ might just save the day) 🫡🍭🪖 — Vid © Fabian Schäfer
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: some march. Some chatter. One’s just counting down to free souvlaki 😋🍽️ — Vid © Fabian Schäfer
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: proof that patriotism lives on (even when the drum section’s a bit too enthusiastic with the tempo). Well marched, kids! 🤩🔝🔥 — Vid © Fabian Schäfer
Greek Independence Day Parade in Paphos: future generals in the making (currently taking orders from Miss Demetriou in Year 3.) 😂🥁😉 — Vid © Fabian Schäfer

Paphos 25 March Parade — easily one of the best Cyprus festivals

In a nutshell: if you’re ticking off the best Greek Independence Day Parades in Cyprus, add the Paphos 25 March Parade to your bucket list.

It’s a right bobby dazzler, I tell ya! The Greek Independence Day parade in Paphos is one of those Cyprus festivals you’ll be banging on about for ages (even if you haven’t the foggiest what was actually going on).

Have a brilliant day. 😎 Take care! Cheers, Markus