Patras Carnival

• Location: Patras, Greece

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins mid-January and ends on Clean Monday (the day before Lent in Orthodox tradition)

• Duration: ~6 weeks (main events in the final weekend)

• Attendance: Over 300,000 attendees, including locals and international visitors

• Venue: Streets of Patras, including Georgiou I Square and coastal parade routes

• Organizer: Municipality of Patras and Patras Carnival Committee

• Established: 19th century (influenced by Venetian traditions and local culture)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for parade groups and events; street participation is open to all

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes