Patra's Carnival is the biggest carnival event in Greece and counts more than 180 years of history. The events begin on January 17 th every 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.
During the carnival period many events take place all over the city , dances, street theaters, treasure hunts, parades, children carnival and finally the big parades of the last weekend when celebrations culminate.
The Sunday's big parade is the biggest event of Patra's Carnival. More than 40.000 people dance for more than four hours in the steets. Celebrations end with the closing ceremony in Saint Nicola's pier with the burning of the Carnival King followed by an impressive fireworks show.
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