This was our third year at the Holy Trinity-St.Nicholas Greek Festival. Each year we have added new members and helped to contribute as a new attraction to this wonderful Greek festival. This festival is always on the second and third weeks of September on Staten Island. Mayor Bloomberg stopped by again this year and made this annual event special for Staten Island and the all the people of New York. Come to this fine Greek festival to be a part of one of New York's finest cultural events. Clink on the thumbnail photos below for a closer look. Father Nick from Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas blesses the various booths and festival grounds before the start of the annual Greek Festival. Father Nick has been most gracious to The Greek Warriors and has given us an avenue to show our armor to New York's people. He and the congregation from Holy Trinity have made us feel right at home. Entering the festival the first night Taking a few steps forward in an almost Phalanx stance Walking past the various booths on our way to the front gate. Mayor Bloomberg tries out some of our equipment Mayor Bloomberg reviews the troops as he enters the festival Taking our postions by the side of the stage before the Mayor speaks Father Nick welcomes the mayor and invites him to speak Mayor Bloomberg shares his thoughts with us and thanks Holy Trinity for their fine festival. He really enjoyed himself. Hoplites on review for guests at the festival Dave (left) and George (right) pose with their Dad and Mom. They were proud of us. Second set of Hoplites stand in review for festival guests Dave gives a high five, but has his hands full at the moment as we tour the festival The Hellenic Dancers from Holy Trinity. They were so wonderful! Dave and Gregory in the evening sun. The finest of Hoplite warriors. These young dancers drew everyone in to clap, smile and cheer these most excellent of Greek dancers. We were all in awe of them! The Hoplite Warriors guard the front evtrance to the festival. George makes sure the warriors are okay before the arrival of mayor Bloomberg. A proud mom and her Greek Warrior son. You can see the love for her son. . Thanks for our friend Rich for these photos.