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SUMMARY:Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera)
DESCRIPTION:Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) \nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.\nJanss Steps\, UCLA Campus \nJoin us in flying kites to celebrate Kathara Deftera and enjoy light refreshments! \nClean Monday\, known as Kathara Deftera in Greek\, marks the beginning of Lent in Greek Orthodox tradition. This cultural event is widely celebrated in Greece as a day of personal renewal and togetherness. It is traditionally observed with outdoor gatherings\, kite flying\, and the sharing of simple foods. \nThis event has already taken place. We are no longer accepting RSVPs. \n  \nParking information: \nIf you plan on driving to UCLA\, please note that parking is available at Parking Structure 4\, located at 221 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095. We highly recommend purchasing your parking permit in advance for $17\, as there will be no attendant on-site and parking is limited. \nFrom Sunset Blvd.\, enter north campus at Westwood Plaza and proceed straight to the underground parking structure. A walking map from UCLA Structure 4 to Janss Steps is available here. \nTo purchase your permit\, please visit the Bruin ePermit website and choose “Campus Event\,” then “Clean Monday”: https://bruinepermit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectValue.aspx. \nAccessible parking: If you have accessibility needs\, elevators are available on all floors of parking structure 4. Please visit our Campus Accessibility Map to view related information. \nFor passenger drop-off near Janss Steps\, the most convenient location is the Wilson Plaza drop-off area at the entrance to Lot 4 before entering the underground parking structure\, near the intersection of Westwood Plaza and Charles E. Young Drive North. From there\, it is a short and direct walk to the base of Janss Steps.
URL:https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/clean-monday/
LOCATION:UCLA Janss Steps\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural Heritage,Hellenic,Modern Greece
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