Once a year, each church hosts a paniyiri to observe the feast of its saint, combining religious observance with folk traditions. In fests, the religion coexists with the joy of life as upon operation up for grabs and the feast is holding up in the morning. The main such festivals in summer are:
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At Metamorphosi in Marpissa on August 6,
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At Panayia in Paroikia on August 15,
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At Ayios Ioannis at Dryos
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At Ayios Fanouris at Abela
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And Lefkes on August 29
Local cultural associations are quite active and organize a number of events aimed at highlighting Paros's extensive cultural wealth through music, dance, and drama performances, especially during the summer months.
Great Week & Easter in Marpissa: Every year in Marpissa organized events to celebrate the
passion of Christ and the Holy Easter. The events beginning on Good Friday with draft life and Passion of the Lord. A consuetude which, according to existing data, began before 1937, inspirator and then the teacher of the village, Mr. Baselia Kafouroy. This custom diafylachtike from residents until today. On the night of Good Friday in a climate of Christian devoutness will experience unique consuetude. Along the epitaph of his around the Marpissa and features points, taking place scenes of the life and Passion of Christ. Here involving young people and children of the village, dressed in clothing of that era. The general climate prevailing emotion carries constants too easily in the resurrection of Lazarus, Enters in Jerusalem, the Repentance of Mary Magdalene, the Secret Dinner, Prayer on Mount of Olives, to Pontius Pilate, in Ascension to Golgotha, the gallows of Judas , the Crucifixion, the Removal of Christ from the Cross and Burial of Christ. The celebrations culminate in the Feast of Love, made on the day after Easter occur on the football field, Marpissas. On the day by doing practice the message of the Resurrection of the Lord, to love your fellow man, the whole village celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord in "Feast of Love", celebtating and leaving aside the every day life problems. It offered traditional roast lamb, red eggs and plenty parian wine. The picture complement with local music and dance groups. All that is unforgettable to those who have lived with us these Holy days. The organization of these events is done by the association of the village and the Local Council of the Municipal Department Marpissas - Paros.
Sport Activities & Water Sports: Paros is ideal for the full range of water sports. Wind surfing is especially popular thanks to the strong northerly winds, while there are facilities for such sports on many beaches. In many beaches in Paro operate kiosks that provide equipment and training for all water sports and schools and diving centres. There are two water parks on Paros, while horseback riding is an alternate way to explore the island.