More than 20,000 little carnival-goers, together with their attendants, took part in today’s grand parade of the “Carnival of the Little Ones”, which has been characterized as one of the most lively, creative and promising sections of the paternal carnival.
Having as allies the spring weather and the inexhaustible carnival mood, the little carnivalists “flooded” the center of Patras, offering a special spectacle with their colorful, tasteful and inventive costumes, giving hope and optimism at the same time.
The main streets turned into an endless river of carnival mood
At the top of the parade of the “Carnival of the Little Ones”, there was the folk music, followed by the floats, which were made in the carnival workshop of the Municipality of Patreon.
In particular, the new floats, “Carnival Baby”, “Travel and Fantasy”, as well as the older ones, “Iguana”, “Carousel”, “Dog”, “Moon”, “Centipede”, “Circus”, as well as the musical chariot.
Immediately after, the 122 participating groups followed, who showed off with their colorful costumes, their creative imagination and their humor, while with their dance and songs they spread fun and joy, turning the main streets into an endless river of carnival. disposition.
The grand parade, which lasted for about three hours, ended with the traditional chocolate war, sweetened by young and old who had flooded the sidewalks of the city center, leaving its own special touch.