PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.

Debrah Thompson and her granddaughter, Jenavecia Powell, learned about Greek culture.

George Karabatsos and his cousin, Emma Restle, showed their Greek pride.

Hellenic folk dancers circled the crowd.

Julia Aranibar, Manatee County School Board chairwoman, with Pam Scranton

Benjamin Covert, who is learning about Greek culture at Pine View School, shopped for trinkets with his brother, Barrett.

Rachel Gosnell and Rachael Moran attend the Glendi every year.

Demetri Martins, 14, and Margo Rometo, 17, have performed Hellenic dance in front of crowds since first grade.

Valeria and Nikola Tudoric, who are Russian Serbian Orthodox, enjoy learning about different cultures.

Zoey Grigoroff lit candles during a church tour in hopes for her wishes to be granted.

Visiting pastor Father Andrew explained the church’s history to visitors.

Marilyn and Steve Patsoureas, who traveled from York, Pa., with George Karabatsos (center), event chairman