LOCAL EVENTS

Nafplio - Tree lighting ceremony, Saturday, December 7th 2024

Everyone is welcome to this open celebration, locals and visitors of Nafplio, to light up the Christmas tree and rejoice with the start of the Christmas festivities. Let's light up the Tree together! A symbol of the continuation of life with hope, optimism and peace in our hearts and in our city...

Description
At 5 pm on Saturday, December 7th 2024, at the "Pergola", at the beginning of the pedestrian Vassileos Konstantinou street, Santa Claus and his helpers will run a 1.5 km route in the historic center of Nafplio, exciting residents and visitors. They will finish at the Three Admirals' Square, to guard the Tree and welcome Christmas with joy.
At the same time, mischievous goblins try to spoil the celebration and snatch the joy of the children and the presents from Santa's sack. His helpers, however, together with the cute elves of the "Chorokinissi" dancing group and the help of the young friends of "Theatrodromio" (local theatre group) will prevent them, so that the celebration can continue in harmony. Afterwards, visitors will have the opportunity to see a beautiful acrobatic show, accompanied by the percussionists of the Argolis Music School, which will delight young and old alike.
The next event is the lighting of the Christmas tree by the Mayor of Nafplion, Mr. Dimitris Orfanos. The Philharmonic Orchestra will perform carols and Christmas songs in a short artistic program, while the Traditional Music Ensemble of the Argolis Music School will present traditional carols from all over the country. The festive evening will be rounded off by the Passepartout Band, who will get us into the Christmas spirit with a powerful live show.

Contributors
Nafplio Municipal Philharmonic, under the teaching and direction of the maestro and chief musician Theodossios Antoniadis.
The "Passepartout" Band
The "Chorokinissi" Athletic and Cultural Association of Nafplio.
"Theatrodromio", the local theatre group
The Music School of Argolis, with the Traditional Music Ensemble, will present traditional Christmas and New Year's carols from various regions of Greece, as also its Percussion Ensemble, in a special performance.

Start of events
17:00 - "Pergola", at the beginning of the pedestrian Vassileos Konstantinou street
18:00 - Christmas Tree lighting

Place
Three Admirals' Square, in front of the Town Hall of Nafplio

Admission
Free

Did you know that?
The festive events in the Municipality of Nafplio will begin on December 7th 2024 and end on January 6th 2025.
The full program of events organized by the Municipality of Nafplio, in collaboration with associations and institutions of the region, for the festive period of Christmas and New Year's Eve is expected to be published in the coming days.