For many locals, the Tucson Greek Festival, a tradition in town for the last 45 years, marks the beginning of a busy fall festival season.
This year, thanks to COVID-19, things are a little bit different.
Organizers of the annual celebration of Greek food, arts and culture have opted to cancel the event to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading.
But there will still be food.
Nearly all of your favorite Greek Fest eats will be available for pickup between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 25-27.
Items available for purchase, include a gyro sandwich ($8), chicken dinner ($10), Greek salad ($7), spanakopita ($8), baklava ($5.50) and loukoumades ($5.50).
Orders can be made through tucsongreekfestival.com. Pick the dishes you want, pay online, then select a day and time to pick up the food at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Items must be ordered ahead of time.
The Tucson Greek Festival is the primary fundraiser for St. Demetrios.
Here's a look at last year's Greek Festival:
Photos: Tucson's 45th annual Greek Festival continues through Sunday
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Jen DeCicco waves to her son Jude DeCicco and daughter Alex Moran as the two take spin on one of the carnival rides at the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019. In addition to the rides, the fest features games, food and music, all with a Greek flavor. The festival runs 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday with a $3 general admission, kids under 12, first responders, military, seniors are free, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 11 45 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
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The playing of the U.S. national anthem is just a bit too loud for Bobby Katerelos, on stage for the opening ceremonies with the dance troupe Ta Kalitera Pethia,at the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
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The last of the day's light finds Stefania Kastis as she waits with the Junior Panathenians for their cue to take the stage and dance on opening night of the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
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Riders loop-the-loop on the Ring of Fire, one of the carnival rides set up for business at the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
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Alice Kafantaris gets cell phone video of the Senior Panathanians, and her daughters Christina and Maria, as they dance on the Glendi Stage for the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
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Josephine Hart checks the trim on the U.S. flag she's carrying for the University of Arizona's Navy ROTC Color Guard and the opening ceremonies for the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
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Simon Tsaoussis teaches several of his friends and classmates genuine Greek dancing as they wend their way through the dining tables for the 45th Annual Greek Fest, Tucson, Sept. 26, 2019.
