The Carnival The Carnival is called "Apokries" in Greek and it is expressed by three weeks of feasting and dancing. The Carnival takes place three weeks before Lent Monday. Important Carnival Parades take place in Patra, Xanthi, Corfu island and Rethymno with wonderful parties. The exact dates of the Carnival vary, depending on the Easter. Actually, the Carnival finishes 7 weeks