President Donald Trump celebrated Greek Independence Day at the White House on Monday with a proclamation declaring 204 years of "glorious Greek sovereignty and freedom."

At least three incidents disrupted this year’s Independence Day celebrations across different districts, drawing widespread criticism from civil society groups and war veterans.

The City of Aurora will also raise the flag of Greece at noon on Tuesday at One Aurora Plaza, 8 E. Galena Blvd. Tuesday also marks Greek Independence Day, March 25, which is celebrated around the world. The Greek national holiday commemorates the start of the War for Greek Independence in 1821.