"Carnivalists are the protagonists", with this motto every year the Carnival of Kalamata will make its official launch, with a festive celebration in the square of 23th of March. The city of Kalamata enters the rhythm of carnival with a full program of event, concerts and games.
For almost 3 weeks, usualy from mid of February till the first days of March the city of Kalamata has a big fest that ends with a big pary that take place in the Central Square, with the daily parade of carnival crews and tanks. The main streets of the city become the dance stage for the carnivalists.