Patras is already gearing up for Carnival 2025, with the opening ceremony set to take place on Saturday, January 18, drawing large crowds to the city center.

According to the official Carnival website, this year’s launch will feature a three-day celebration designed to enhance the festive atmosphere, running from Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Eleni Bada is the queen of the Patras Carnival

However, the name of the queen of the Carnival for this year has been announced. It is Eleni Bada who was born in Patras and is a microbiologist’s assistant.

The young beauty has participated in crews in the past, while she is involved in dancing and has sports as a hobby.

“Eleni Bada will be the Queen of the 2025 Patras Carnival. The selection committee of KEDIP-Carnival Patras, apart from beauty, included in the selection criteria the personality and the queen’s relationship with the Patras Carnival and Patras, which also played a weighty role.

Eleni Bada, born in Patras, is a microbiologist’s assistant. Her relationship with the Patras Carnival is intense and was activated many times after she started “going out” to the Carnival at the age of 6 with her parents. She has participated in crews and as a cheerleader.

She is involved in dancing and has a hobby of sports. The Public Benefit Enterprise of the Municipality of Patras “Carnival of Patras” warmly thanks all the girls who submitted a nomination for their interest and participation,” said the relevant post of the carnival’s Facebook page.