Devils, Pancakes and Kisses Village
Visitors mingle among costumed villagers, sample traditional pancakes (blynai) and enjoy live music and games in a festive outdoor bazaar.
~9:00
Shrovetide Carnival (Trakai)
Užgavėnės Trakuose
Trakai, Lithuania
Feb 17, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each Shrovetide, the lakeside town of Trakai celebrates Užgavėnės with masquerade and ritual. Costumed figures stage the duel of Lašininis and Kanapinis, the battle of winter against spring, in a celebration that blends old pagan winter-warding with the eve of Lent.
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Masquerade Parade
Spectators line the streets as costumed groups register and march from the Cultural Center square towards the Town Hall Square, chanting and dancing.
~13:30
Morė’s Piršlybos Ceremony
Attendees witness the famed duel of Kanapinis (spring) versus Lašininis (winter) followed by the ceremonial burning of the straw Morė figure, a joyous act to banish winter.
~14:00
Where it happens
Rotušės aikštė
Trakai, Lithuania
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
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Participate in the merriment with enthusiasm but respect local customs: for example, speak...
Respect local boundaries
This is a family-friendly community event. Dress warmly for outdoor winter weather. Visitor...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
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Shrovetide Carnival (Trakai)
Užgavėnės Trakuose
Trakai, Lithuania
Each Shrovetide, the lakeside town of Trakai celebrates Užgavėnės with masquerade and ritual. Costumed figures stage the duel of Lašininis and Kanapinis, the battle of winter against spring, in a celebration that blends old pagan winter-warding with the eve of Lent.
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Feb 17, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Shrovetide Carnival (Trakai)
As a pre-Lenten festival, Užgavėnės (Mardi Gras) blends pagan winter-warding rituals with Christian traditions across Lithuania. In Trakai, a multi-ethnic historical city, the event emphasizes community solidarity and humor. Participants dress as devils, bears, witches, and other folk characters. They wield noisemakers and gourds to wake spring. The festival promotes fertility and justice for farmers – singing songs, feasting on pancakes (blini), and play...
This is a family-friendly community event. Dress warmly for outdoor winter weather. Visitors should join respectfully in eating pancakes and cheering, but avoid interfering with performers or stepping too close to the bonfire. Locals enjoy...
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
unrestricted
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
As a pre-Lenten festival, Užgavėnės (Mardi Gras) blends pagan winter-warding rituals with Christian traditions across Lithuania. In Trakai, a multi-ethnic historical city, the event emphasizes community solidarity and humor. Participants dress as devils, bears, witches, and other folk characters. They wield noisemakers and gourds to wake spring. The festival promotes fertility and justice for farmers – singing songs, feasting...
Key moments to know
~9:00Expected
Devils, Pancakes and Kisses Village
Visitors mingle among costumed villagers, sample traditional pancakes (blynai) and enjoy live music and games in a festive outdoor bazaar.
~13:30Expected
Masquerade Parade
Spectators line the streets as costumed groups register and march from the Cultural Center square towards the Town Hall Square, chanting and dancing.
~14:00Expected
Morė’s Piršlybos Ceremony
Attendees witness the famed duel of Kanapinis (spring) versus Lašininis (winter) followed by the ceremonial burning of the straw Morė figure, a joyous act to banish winter.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Ask before close-up photos
Participate in the merriment with enthusiasm but respect local customs: for example, speak quietly during any s...
Respect local boundaries
This is a family-friendly community event. Dress warmly for outdoor winter weather. Visitors should join respec...
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Feb 17, 2026
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City / Area
Trakai
Dzūkija
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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