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What is the name of the pre-Lenten festival period, known for masquerade parties, parades, and the last chance to eat meat before the Orthodox fast?

Answer: Apokries — Apokries is the three-week carnival season before Lent, culminating in masquerades, float parades, and costume parties, with the Patras Carnival being the largest such event.

Apokries is the three-week carnival season before Lent, culminating in masquerades, float parades, and costume parties, with the Patras Carnival being the largest such event.

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