The city of Ierapetra is gearing up for an unforgettable carnival! The Municipality of Ierapetra, in collaboration with the New Cultural Association, carnival groups, sponsors, local organizations, and countless volunteers, guarantees a celebration like no other!

Music, dance, laughter, and surprises will make Ierapetra Carnival 2025 an event to remember!

🔎 9th Children's Treasure Hunt – February 16

🔹 An exciting action-packed game just for kids!
🔹 Riddles, hilarious challenges & a fun way to explore the history of Kato Mera!

🔥 Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) – February 20

📍 Locations:
✅ Eleftherias Square (Main Square)
✅ Tzami Square
✅ Plastiras Square
🎶 Festivities kick off at 18:00 with "VAMOS" Percussion Group of Ierapetra!

🎭 Makry Gialos Carnival – Sunday, February 23

📌 Start Time: 14:00
📌 Starting Point: Makry Gialos parking lot
📌 End Point: Koutsoura Square
🎧 D.J. Varelidis + Karaoke with a judging panel!

🔑 36th Ierapetra Treasure Hunt – Sunday, February 23

📍 Meeting Point: Ierapetra Youth Hub
🕵️‍♂️ Solve the riddles & find the hidden treasure!
🏆 Last year’s winning team: “Arga ta Za”

🎶 Cretan Music & Dance Night – Friday, February 28

🎻 Featuring lyra player Stefanos Skoulikaris & his band!
📍 Street parade through the city, ending at Eleftherias Square!

🌙 Pajama Run – Saturday, March 1

🕖 Time: 19:00
🛌 Dress Code: Creativity & Pajamas!
🎉 The whole city turns into one big party—because we can!

🎊 Ierapetra Carnival 2025 – Sunday, March 2

🕒 Parade Starts at 15:00
🎭 A spectacular parade with floats & thousands of carnival-goers!
🔥 Fire stunts by stilt walkers & jugglers!
🥁 Live performance by “Fasarioso” Percussion Band from Drama!
👑 Carnival Queen: Miss Tourism Elegant 2024, Giota Antonopoulou
🎤 Host: Petros Polychronidis (from Wheel of Fortune)

🌿 Clean Monday – March 3

🪁 Kite flying & traditional Sarakosti delicacies!
🤝 Organized by Municipal Communities & Cultural Associations of Ierapetra

✨ Get ready for the most vibrant & unforgettable Carnival! 🎉