Here is the translation of the event schedule for the Traditional Argyrades Carnival 2025, organized by the Cultural Association of Argyrades, into English:
EVENT SCHEDULE
TSIKNOPEMPTI (Fat Thursday)
February 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Street Theater Performance: Selection of the two Vlachs
- Argyrades Gossip Skits: “The Carnation”
- Dance of the Vlachs
(Drinks and souvlaki will be available at the venue)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 (APOKRIES)
5:30 PM
- Masked Parade in the Village
- Festivities with Live Music
(Drinks, souvlaki, and loukoumades will be available at the venue)
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
- Children’s Mask Party (11:00 AM)
At EXODUS Café in Argyrades
Games, dancing, clowns, and surprises
Entrance Fee: €3 (accompanying adults free)
(Juices and snacks will be available at the venue)
- Mask Party (10:00 PM)
At EXODUS Café in Argyrades
Costume dance with live music, happenings, and surprises
Entrance Fee: €7 (includes one drink)
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 (CHEESE SUNDAY)
5:30 PM
- Masked Parade in the Village
- Harlequin Performance
- Festivities with Live Music
(Drinks, souvlaki, and loukoumades will be available at the venue)
CLEAN MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
- Traditional Argyrades Feast (12:00 PM)
At the central village square
Traditional Lenten dishes
Dancing, singing, and entertainment with the band of Spyros Argyros
- Carnival Parade & Masked Festivities in the Village (5:30 PM)
Festivities with live music
Burning of the Carnival Effigy and the custom of “Gliniá”
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