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Classification Festivities
Festivals and Performances Patras Carnival
Festivals and Performances
(local)		 ΠΑΤΡΙΝΟ ΚΑΡΝΑΒΑΛΙ
Zone Europe
Theme category
date & Time
Nation Greece
Address Ακτή Δυμαίων 50, Κτήριο Λαδόπουλου, Πάτρα Akti Dimeon 50, Patra 263 33, Greece
Language 그리스어
Period 매년
Website http://carnivalpatras.gr/
Year Established 1829
Host Patra's Municipality
Summary
Patras Carnival (“Patrino Karnavali”) is the biggest carnival event in Greece, and its history spans for more than 180 years. The events begin on 17 January each year, when the town crier announces the beginning of celebrations, which take place a few days later in the Opening Ceremony. The celebrations last until Ash Monday (40 days before Greek Easter).
During Carnival period, a variety of events take place all over the city of Patras including dances, parades, treasure hunts, children carnival, street theaters, exhibitions and parades.
Sunday’s Big Parade is the biggest event of Patras Carnival, with over 40000 people dancing for more than four hours in the city’s major streets.
Celebrations end with the closing ceremony in Saint Nicolas Pier with the burning of the Carnival King, followed by an amazing fireworks show.
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