Patras Carnival
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The Patras Carnival, or Patrino karnavali, is the largest event of its kind in Greece. The Carnival was first held in 1829. The events begin on 17 January and last up to Clean Monday. The carnival of
The Carnival floats during the Great Sunday Parade.
The Treasure Hunt groups, a Patras Carnival tradition.
Patras Carnival Float 1995
The Apollon theatre's external facade, emblematic of the Patras Carnival
Float (parade)
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A float is a decorated platform, either built on a vehicle like a truck or towed behind one, which is a component of many festive parades, such as those of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the Carnival in
A float at Rio Carnival, 2014
French Quarter Float
Volunteers working on the 2007 Star Wars floats
'Booming city', the winning float of the Zundert flower parade 2008.