The Kissamitiko Carnival has become a cultural and creative institution, with the Municipality of Kissamos enriching it year after year. The participation of groups, spontaneity, and volunteer spirit are what make this event bigger and better each time.

Once again, local schools, parent associations, cultural organizations, and even groups from outside the municipality will take part.

The Grand Parade will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM on Skalidi Street, featuring 16 carnival groups!

The parade promises spectacular costumes and performances:
🦊 Wolves and foxes alongside Little Red Riding Hoods
🌸 The flower children "acting like the Chinese" while munching on lollipops and chips
🍺 Groups marching with beer and wine barrels
🏴‍☠️ Pirates, 🎭 Pharaoh and Cleopatra, 🚦 students taking on the role of street signs with emojis—all dancing in the rhythm of carnival!

Carnival Event Schedule

🎭 Friday, February 28, 2025 – 6:30 PM

• “Dress Up & Join In” – A carnival party for kids and adults at Katrakis Square

🎭 Saturday, March 1, 2025 – 6:30 PM

• “Dress Up & Join In” – More carnival parties for all ages at Tzanakaki & Venizelou Squares

🎭 Sunday, March 2, 2025 – 3:00 PM

• Grand Carnival Parade with floats & groups on Skalidi Street
• Host: Giorgos Georgilakis
• DJs: Giorgos Violakis
• Live Concert with "Los Discos" at Tzanakaki Square
• After-Parties at venues all around town!

🎭 Clean Monday, March 3, 2025 – 11:30 AM

• Traditional “Koulouma” Celebration at Trachilos Beach, Gramvousa
• Kite-flying & a feast of fasting delicacies
• Traditional Cretan feast with Christos Perathorakis, Manolis Perkolarakis, and Lefteris Theodorakis on guitar
• Performance by the Cretan Dance Association "I Kissamos"

📌 For More Information:
📞 +30 2822340200 (Ms. Vicky Marakaki)