Carnival Season is Coming!
The Municipality of Paphos today published its itinerary for Carnival 2023, with the main procession being held at 3PM, Saturday 25th February. It will run from the Makarios III Monument on the B6 to Kennedy Square.
The Official Flier
There are two main events, both centred around the B6 and Kennedy Square.
First up, on Thurday February 16th:
The Entry of Carnival King and his Princess
Start:
Griva Digheni Avenue - Kennedy Square
Time: 6:30p.m.
Carnival King "King Sun and Princess Moon" accompanied by Jake Athanasiades "Danceroom" School of Dance, Pafos Municipality Band and the Cheerleaders of Constantina Chatzievtychiou Academy of Dance.
"Tsiknopempti" Carnival Festivities
Kennedy Square
Time: 7.00p.m.
Katerina Lioliou in Concert
Wine, Koumandaria and Zivania will be offered by Cosmos Trading Ltd, Zivana and LOEL Winery.
Main Carnival Route
Saturday February 25th
Grand Carnival Parade
Griva Digheni Avenue
Start: Makarios Monument
Finish: Kennedy Square
Time: 3.00p.m.
Pafos Music Society will present a programme of carnival hits at 2.30p.m.
Carnival King "King Sun and Princess Moon" accompanied by Jake Athanasiades "Danceroom" School of Dance, Pafos Municipality Band and the Cheerleaders of Constantina Chatzievtychiou Academy of Dance open this year's Carnival Parade.
Compere: Petros Petrou and Bejay Browne
Previously...
The last time Carnival was held was in 2020. A few days later, COVID forced the country into its first lockdown. This is the first Carnival since the pandemic was brought under control.
In previous years the carnival progress along the Hotel Strip to the Sea Front, a route we all know well! However, this year the parade runs from the Makarios Monument on the B6 to Kennedy Square. This will also show off the nice new road.
Expect Crowds and Confetti
The carnival is a very messy affair. Expect lots of confetti and canned foam string, and a lot of fun.
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