In its announcement, the Municipality of Paralimni states that “The 4th carnival parade organized in free Famagusta exceeded all expectations in the participations, since this year 49 ensembles parade in which more than 2,5 thousand carnival participants participate and it is expected to be attended by 15-20 thousand people“. The parade that will start at 2.30 pm, is attended by the four municipalities of the free area of Famagusta, namely Paralimni, Ayia Napa, Deryneia and Sotira as well as Cultural Clubs of Communities in the area.
"The issues presented by the chariots", The announcement continues,"scold and satirize the international and local news, the customs and traditions of the Cypriots as well as other issues that confirm the enthusiasm and imagination of the participants“. This year the Carnival King has the theme "Fear Poseidon and bring gifts" wanting to scold the good and bad that the sea brings to Cyprus, "because yes the sea brings us tourism which is the main source of income of our country, but at the same time it also brings illegal immigrants, it brings us natural gas but also containers of unknown and dangerous content ”. THI Avgorou will participate with a chariot that will be about the benefits of illegal immigrants and political refugees.
Finally, the Municipality of Sotiras will participate with a chariot entitled: "Newly established Municipality of Sotiras"