The Wilmington Greek Festival has kept Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral busy all week, from lunchtime takeout lines to evening dancing under clear June skies. With festivities continuing through Saturday, there is still time to join the celebration on North Broom Street.
For decades, the festival has been described as the unofficial beginning of summer in Wilmington. The description feels earned. By midday, office workers, neighbors, and longtime attendees are arriving for lunch. By evening, families fill the tables outside as Greek music carries across the cathedral grounds.
During the day, the festival becomes a busy lunch stop for downtown workers, neighbors, and returning guests. People can walk into the grounds at 808 N. Broom Street or order ahead through greekfestde.com for curbside pickup. Online orders allow customers to choose a pickup time, pull up along the south side of the cathedral, and have their meals brought directly to the car…