Where does the procession go?

In 2026 it started at Odminių skveras, stopped at V. Kudirkos aikštė and Lukiškių aikštė, and ended at the meadow by the White Bridge, where the stage and pancakes are. You can meet it at any stop or head straight to the finish.

Should kids dress up?

Yes. The organizers ask everyone to grab a mask, or at least bring a festive mood.

Can we get food there?

Caritas of the Vilnius archdiocese bakes piles of pancakes for the crowd by the White Bridge and invites you to chip in to help people going through a hard time.

Will my kids be photographed?

Yes. The organizers photograph and film the event and publish the footage.

Upcoming

UpcomingFestival

Užgavėnės in Vilnius: Lithuanian Shrovetide Carnival

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: Not listed
Price: Free

Užgavėnės in Vilnius: Lithuanian Shrovetide Carnival photo 2

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Užgavėnės in Vilnius: Lithuanian Shrovetide Carnival photo 4

FestivalNaujamiestis

Where

Naujamiestis, Meadow by the White Bridge (Baltasis tiltas)

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Live klezmer band and folk ensemble

What you need to know

Goats, bears and masks: traditional Užgavėnės characters roam the route, including a goat dressed for her wedding and a sleepy bear
A staged carnival battle: Lašininis and Kanapinis fight it out, and Morė breathes her last sighs
Pancakes at the finish: Caritas of the Vilnius archdiocese serves stacks of pancakes by the White Bridge

About

Užgavėnės is Lithuania's Shrovetide carnival, the day the city chases winter out. The Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre leads a masked procession through the center with a loud klezmer band, traditional characters and jokers poking fun at the news, ending at a stage by the White Bridge. Kids who like dressing up, noise and pancakes get the most out of it. Kids who dislike loud music may find it a lot.

Free

Dates to be announced

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