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At a glance

Key facts

What it is: The carnival events of the Municipality of Katerini
Organiser: Municipality of Katerini
Production: IHB Creative Solutions
Where: Central Katerini, Pieria, Greece
Since: 2024
Masquerini 2027: 27 February – 15 March 2027
Visitors: 2024 ~1,500 visitors
2025 ~4,000 visitors
2026 10,000+ visitors
Events: Street Party · Family Party · Masquerini Passarella · Burning of the Fanos & traditional Gaitanaki · Pre-season Parties · Tsiknopempti · Koulouma · Opening Ceremony
Social: Instagram @masque.rini · Facebook · TikTok

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MASQUERINI is the name for the whole carnival season of Katerini, in northern Greece. It takes in the pre-season parties, Tsiknopempti, the Family Party on Eleftherias Square, the Passarella parade and the big Street Party that brings the pedestrian streets of Georgaki Olympiou, Solomou and Agias Lavras to life. It began in 2024 with 1,500 visitors; in 2026 it drew more than 10,000. Every year has its own theme and identity, so the tradition renews itself without losing its character.

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The Family Party in Eleftherias Square

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A packed Eleftherias Square

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A dance group on the Family Party stage

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A Passarella group in a shared costume theme

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Dinosaurs on the Passarella route

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Masqueraders in the Passarella

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The Street Party at night

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The crowd beneath the Street Party decorations

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The first Family Party, in Eleftherias Square

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The decorated pedestrian streets

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Street Party under the ribbons

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Street Party, in the evening

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A packed street at the Street Party

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Lights and dancing at the Street Party

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Traditional dress, Sunday evening

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The fanos bonfire, Sunday night

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Masqueraders on the Ancient Greece theme

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The first edition: streets full of people

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