The Patras Carnival or Patrino Carnavali is the largest event of its kind in Greece. The Carnival was first held in 1829. The events begin on 17 January and last up to Clean Monday. The carnival of Patras is not a single event but a variety of events that includes balls, parades, hidden treasure hunt and the children's carnival amongst others. It climaxes in the last weekend of Carnival with the Saturday evening and Sunday  parade of carnival groups and finally the ritual burning of the carnival king.