Known for its lively music, colourful costumes, and energetic dancing troupes, Limassol’s  carnival this year will begin with the entrance of the Carnival King and queen of Limassol. This is marked by the ‘Tsiknopempti’ Parade, which will commence at Grigoris Afxentiou Square just by the Government Offices on Anexartisias Street. Large crowds are expected to attend along the route, which will continue through the winding streets of the old town and then circle back to  Grigoris Afxentiou Square. The city’s brass band, drummers and the mandolins of the ‘kantadoroi’ are expected to accompany carnival royalty along their route with a celebration of song and dance that will continue afterwards. A number of smaller events will also take place in Limassol’s Saripolou, Heroes and Medieval Castle squares and there are also a number of fancy dress parties being held at most of Limassol’s biggest hotels again this year. The Children’s Carnival will once again take place along Limassol’s seafront promenade.