Apokries: Carnival Season in Full Swing in Greece
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- 22 Feb 2023
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Carnival celebrations in Greece, or “Apokries,” started at the weekend and will culminate next weekend.
Young and old carnival-goers flooded the streets all over the country after a long period during which the coronavirus pandemic limited events.
The western city of Patras, boasts one of the biggest and best carnival celebrations in all of Europe. It is a celebration filled with colour, music, dance, feasting, partying, drinking and merrymaking. Patras Carnival is not just one event but is full of events and activities for the whole family.
There are parades, masquerade balls, street parties, a hidden treasure hunt, theatre and music performances and even a children’s carnival.
The Patras Children’s Carnival took place this weekend, a week prior to the Grand Parade. It featured over 12,000 kids who paraded through the streets of Patras with their mums and dads, dressed in bright costumes. The carnival groups are made up of different kindergartens, dance schools, nurseries, etc.
The Patras Children’s Carnival also featured giant colorful floats. The themes were based on famous fairy tales or Disney movies. Read More…
