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Carnival in Rethymnon

 
  During the three week period leading up to the start of Lent several events are organised.  These include treasure hunts for children and adults and fancy dress parties hosted by the different carnival teams.  The festivities culminate with a grand parade through the main streets of Rethymnon on Shrove Sunday.  

 

     
 

Details of Carnival Events for 2008 - Full program!

 
       
    Friday 15/02/08  
    Beginning of the carnival celebrations, Platia Agnostou Stratioti
Starts at 19.00hrs
 
       
    Saturday/Sunday 16-17/02/08  
    Exhibition with children's art in the Youth Centre (entrance in Gerakari Str - opposite Mesostrati Mezedopoleio)
Open on Saturday from 9am - 3pm and on Sunday from 5pm - 9pm
 
       
    Sunday 17/02/08  
    11th Treasure hunt for children - starts at 9am at the 1st Municipal School (Turkish school)
Due to the bad weather, this event has been postponed and will now take place on Sunday March 2nd
 
       
    Thursday 21/02/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Oi Aloi team at Metropolis Club.
- Fancy Dress Party of the Skaravaioi team in Sympligades.
 
       
    Thursday 21/02/08  
    Party for all the teams taking part in the Treasure hunt.  
       
    Sunday 24/02/08  
    19th Treasure hunt in the Old Town - organised by the Ameletitoi team.  
       
    Monday 25/02/08  
    - Children's Fancy Dress Party at the Touring Club Hall - Opposite St. Francis Hall - starts at 17.00hrs.
- Fancy Dress Party of the Boubounes team at Metropolis Club.
 
       
    Wednesday 27/02/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Argoscholi team at Metropolis Club.
- Fancy Dress Party of the Arkali team in Roussospiti.
 
       
    Thursday 28/02/08  
    - 'Tsiknopemti' or 'Burnt Meat' Day celebrations in the Old Town (evening) - Sound Systems playing music at several locations in the Old Town.
- Children's Fancy Dress Party at the Lykeio Ellinidon - starts at 16.00hrs
 
       
    Friday 29/02/08  
    Fancy Dress Party of the Athorivi team at Cuba Club  
       
    Saturday 01/03/08  
    Visual Arts Workshop for Children, organised by the Visual Arts Centre
From 12.00-14.00hrs - Vernadou 41. Tel. 28310 57353
 
       
    Sunday 02/03/08  
    "MEGARO Centre": Dance event of the carnival teams with presentation of theatre sketches
Starts at 20.00hrs
 
       
    Monday 03/03/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Ypolopi team at Metropolis Club  
       
    Wednesday 04/03/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Ascheti team at Metropolis Club  
       
    Thursday 06/03/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Gousgounides team at Metropolis Club
- Fancy Dress Party of the Rodolini team at "Fortezza Club
 
       
    Friday 07/03/08  
    - Fancy Dress Party of the Emis & Emis team at Ice Club
- "Kitserela" Party of the Machmourlides team at Cuba Club
 
       
    Saturday 08/03/08  
    - Traditional NIGHT PARADE of the teams, Kountourioti Ave - Ethniki Antistaseos
Starts at 21.00hrs
- Fancy Dress Party of the Touring Club team in the Touring Club Hall
 
       
    Sunday 09/03/08  
    Main Carnival Parade - along Leoforo Kountourioti
Starts at 14.00hrs
 
       
    Monday 10/03/08  
    Clean Monday - Traditional celebrations, fun and games in the villages of  Gerani, Apodoulou and Meronas. Due to bereavements, no events will be organised in Armeni or Melidoni.  
       

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