The Patras Carnival Grand Parade, the climax of carnival festivities in the southern Greek port city was concluded at around 19:00 on Sunday evening, with the customary “chocolate wars” where the onlookers lining the streets are “pelted” with chocolates, ANA reports.
The carnival festivities came to a close with the ceremony for the burning of the Carnival King at Agios Nikolaos pier in the harbour at 21:00, followed by a party and the customary fireworks display.
The 2018 parade had got underway at 14:00 on Sunday with thousands of visitors filling the roads and Agiou Georgiou Square to watch the floats and the more than 30,000 participants from 138 “Treasure Hunt” crews.
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