EVENTS PROGRAM
Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18
26th Children's Treasure Hunt
26th Children's Treasure Hunt
Title: "The Lost Compass"
Sunday, February 25
Opening Ceremony
16:30 ΔΡΑΣΕΙΣ ΓΙΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ Παιχνίδια και δράσεις από animateur στο Πηγάδι (πύλη Guora) με μουσική και προσφορά γλυκισμάτων.
18:30 «ΚΑΡΝΑΒΑΛΑΚΙ» Ένα «τρελό Καρναβαλάκι», ακολουθεί την βασίλισσα και διέρχεται μέσα από την Παλιά Πόλη κατεβαίνοντας από την Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, στρίβει στην Οδό Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου, διασχίζει την οδό Αρκαδίου και καταλήγει στην πλατεία του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη.
19:00 ΆΦΙΞΗ ΠΡΟΠΟΜΠΟΥ – ΈΝΑΡΞΗ ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗΣ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗΣ στην πλατεία Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη.
The Municipal Philharmonic in a 17-minute carnival program.
Hosts: Lefteris Koumantakis - Christianna Skoura.
19:20 ΘΕΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΡΕΘΕΜΝΙΩΤΙΚΟΥ ΚΑΡΝΑΒΑΛΙΟΥ << THE MUSICAL >>
Presentation of this year's theme in a musical-dance show. Direction, scripts, and adaptation: Nikos Markantonis. Singing: Costa Constantino - Nikos Mavros. Choreography: Katerina Perpiraki - Valentina Kyriazi.
19:30 MAYOR'S MESSAGE.
19:35 COSTUMES PRESENTATION.
20:00 CONCERT - PARTY WITH ANASTASIA
Title: "The Lost Compass"
Friday, March 1
Χορός 34ου Κυνηγιού Θησαυρού
Το 34ο Κυνήγι Θησαυρού θα πραγματοποιηθεί το 3ήμερο 1-3 Μαρτίου. Η αυλαία θα ανοίξει την Παρασκευή 1 Μαρτίου με μια εκδήλωση που είναι και δεν είναι Χορός, στο κέντρο Μέγαρο.
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3
34th Treasure Hunt
26th Children's Treasure Hunt
Title: "The Godparent"
On Saturday, March 2, the beach of Rethymno will feel like summer, not in temperature, but in crowd! The Lazy Dogs, along with all teams, will warm up and play various games aimed not only at finding the treasure but also at having fun!
The climax comes on Sunday, March 3, with the Great Hunt. The Lazy Dogs will search for a Godparent through a series of puzzles. The city's traditional game will start early in the morning, as every year, and will end with shouts of joy, applause, and hugs!
Tuesday, March 5
Old Greek Serenades
19:00 Start from the Unknown Soldier Square.
The Municipal Choir of Rethymno, the choir from students and teachers of the Rethymno Music School, accompanied by musicians and vocal ensembles from our city, along with a multitude of carnival-goers, revive the tradition of Serenades on the streets of the Old Town, ending at the Guora Gate (Great Gate).
Responsible: Andreas Plaitis
Choirs' Manager: Isidora Chalkiadaki
Thursday, March 7
Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday)
Music, dance, and grilling by groups of the Rethymno Carnival and city organizations.
7th ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 8th KINDERGARTEN
13:00 Carnival Dance in the park on Apostolaki Street with food, music, and children's events.
LYCEUM OF GREEK WOMEN
17:00 Children's dance in the hall of the Lyceum of Greek Women.
WE AND WE
19:00 Us the Hippies PEACE AND LOVE with placards at the Unknown Soldier Square
– ending at café Galero for a party.
EXPLORERS CLUB
19:00 Explorers' Club, Agiou Frangiskou Street 2, Old Town (outdoor area).
THE MISFITS
20:00 Ierolochiton Square, K. Gerakari & V. Hugo.
CLUELESS CLUB
Sofokli Venizelou – opposite "Meli" barbecue party.
THE POINTED
Entrance to Mikrasiaton Square – Street Party.
ΜΑΛΛΙΑ ΚΟΥΒΑΡΙΑ
20:00 Τζάνε Μπουνιαλή 65
THE SQUEALERS
20:00 Πλατεία Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη, party “ΚΑΨΑΛΑΚΕΙΑ”.
ALL ADDICTS
party at Hunky Funky
Saturday, March 9
4th Carnival Run
Organized by: The Squealers
14:00 Start and Finish point at the Unknown Soldier Square.
We look forward to meeting you again, aiming for a fun stroll through the narrow streets of Rethymno.
Come let's fill the streets with joy and spread the optimism of Carnival to all we meet.
Decorating the square with chalk, having fun with music, dance, and giving souvenirs to everyone.
After the walk, there will be treats, music, party, DJ, sports with basketball and dance by dance groups from our city.
Έλα κι εσύ!
Sunday, March 10
Carnival Festival at the 2nd Elementary School
In the schoolyard, a Carnival Festival will be held from 12 noon until 4 in the afternoon. There will be activities with face painting, balloon constructions, and making carnival masks. Children can participate in group physical games and dance with the conga line. There will be a DJ and karaoke for the entertainment of both young and old. The festival is open to the public.
Dance by groups O.R.K.
20:30 LOUVRO
A grande celebration! A legendary Ball of the Rethemnian Carnival is coming!
It will take place on Sunday night, featuring Giorgos Livanis, the famous singer Γιώργος Λιβάνης who will present a live show for all the carnival funs!
Gates wil open at 20:30. Ticket cost 12 euros - includes drink
Tuesday, March 12
Bike Ride
18:00 Start from the Unknown Soldier Square.
19:30 Finish at the Unknown Soldier Square.
Masked Pedals - Carnival Bike Parade. Bike enthusiasts, both themselves and their bikes masked, will fill the city streets with fun and imagination.
Friday, March 15
Cretan Traditional Serenades
19:00 Start from the Unknown Soldier Square.
The traditional ensembles with students and teachers from the Rethymno Music School, flanked by musicians from our city, revive the tradition of the Cretan Serenade on the streets of the Old Town, ending at the Guora Gate (Great Gate).
Responsible: Andreas Plaitis & Ilias Piteris
Saturday, March 16
Children's and Night Parade
Children's parade
16:30 Gathering of children at Theotokopoulou Junction.
17:00 Start with adult supervision. Route: Em. Portaliou - Kountourioti Ave. - Char. Daskalaki.
18:15 End at the 3th Gymnasium-Lyceum – Spectacular open children's party with a live music program by XANA ZOO.
Night parade
20:30 Gathering of carnival-goers at Theotokopoulou Junction.
21.00 Start - Route: Em. Portaliou - Kountourioti Ave. - National Resistance ending at Mikrasiaton Square.
22:00 Live concert with Georgia Dagaki and her band.
Sunday, March 17
Grand Parade
14:00 Announcement of the start of the Grand Parade by the Mayor of Rethymno, Mr. Giorgis Marinakis.
Route: Em. Portaliou - Kountourioti Ave. - Ig. Gavriil up to Kriari Street.
Co-organized by: Carnival Group "Allandallon".
Τελετή λήξης
18:30 at the Unknown Soldier Square.
Music show with the DJs Petro Klapsino and Hero Fryganaki.
19:30 Fireworks show on the coastal front.
Monday, March 18
12:00 Gerani: Traditional Geranian Carnival which includes the Camel's Parade custom.
Armenoi: Revival of the Mud-splattering tradition.
PARTY- TEAM DANCES
THE POINTED
• Saturday, February 10, 21:00
Metropolis
TSA
PATSOULIDES
party "Heart Whispers"
• Thursday, February 29, 21:00
Lux
THE POINTED
Red Dance
• Saturday, March 2
Chaplin's Rock Pub
EXPLORERS CLUΒ
children's dance
• Wednesday, March 6, 17:00
Explorers' Club
FEY...CATS
• Wednesday, March 6, 21:00
Μonitor Art café
CLUELESS CLUB
• Tsiknopempti, March 7
Sofoklis Venizelos - opposite "Meli"
THE POINTED
Street Party
• Tsiknopempti, March 7
Entrance to Mikrasiaton Square
WE AND WE
Party PEACE AND LOVE
• Tsiknopempti, March 7, 19:00
Meeting point Unknown Soldier Square – ending at café Galero
ΜΑΛΛΙΑ ΚΟΥΒΑΡΙΑ
• Tsiknopempti, March 7, 19:00
Τζάνε Μπουνιαλή 65
EXPLORERS CLUB
• Tsiknopempti, March 7, 19:00
Explorers' Club (outdoor area)
THE SQUEALERS
party "KAPSALAKEIA"
• Tsiknopempti, March 7, 20:00
Unknown Soldier Square
THE MISFITS
• Tsiknopempti, March 7, 20:00
Ierolochiton Square
ALL ADDICTS
• Tsiknopempti, March 7
Hunky Funky
ODDBALLS
• Friday, March 8
Rubik Urban Bistro
WE AND WE
party "ΤΟΥΡΛΟΥ - ΤΟΥΡΛΟΥ
• Friday, March 8, 22:30
Fraoules
ΜΠΟΥΜΠΟΥΝΕΣ & ΣΚΑΡΑΒΑΙΟΙ CLUB
party "ΑΠΟ ΜΑΡΤΗ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ"
• Saturday, March 9
Queens Room
ALLADALLON
Disco party
• Saturday, March 9
Rubik Urban Bistro
THE SQUEALERS
Comic party
• Monday, March 11, 21:00
ΑNTIKA Irish Pub
THE MISFITS
• Tuesday, March 12
Fraoules
CLUELESS CLUB
SUGAR party
• Wednesday, March 13
Cul de Sac
THE POINTED
Λευκός Χορός
• Wednesday, March 13
Fraoules
ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΙ GROUP
Disco party
• Wednesday, March 13
Lux
ΠΟΤΑΓΩΝΙΣΤΕΣ
Party “ΙΝΔΙΑΝΟΙ”
• Thursday, March 14
Fraoules
ΡΑΚΟΔΙΚΑΣΜΕΝΟΙ
• Thursday, March 14, 21:30
Store 311
ΓΚΟΥΣΓΚΟΥΝΗΔΕΣ
• Thursday, March 14
Cul de Sac
ALL ADDICTS
• Friday, March 15
Cul de Sac
ΜΑΛΛΙΑ ΚΟΥΒΑΡΙΑ
• Friday, March 15
Bonobo Bar
SATYRS
party "50 Shades of SATYRS Vol.3"
• Friday, March 15
Chaplin's Rock Pub
EXPLORERS CLUB
• Saturday, March 16
after the Night Parade
Explorers' Club
ALLADALLON
Meganite
• Sunday, March 17
after the Grand Parade
Mikrasiaton Square