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Calabar Carnival The Calabar Carnival (also known as Carnival Calabar) is an annual festival held every December in Cross River State, Nigeria, widely known as "Africa's Biggest Street Party" Overview & History • Founded: Established in 2004 by then-Governor Donald Duke to turn Cross River State into a major African tourism and hospitality hub. • Scale: Attracts around 2 million local and international visitors each year. • Duration: Traditionally a month-long celebration spanning from late November through January 1st, featuring a 12-kilometer street walk and numerous competing bands. • Milestone: Celebrated its 20th anniversary with the theme "Traces of Time". Key Events & Schedule The festival features a packed multi-day lineup: • Culture Carnival (Dec 26): Traditional dances, music, costumes, and folklore from across Nigeria and Africa. • Kings and Queens Night (Dec 26): A competition showcasing elaborate and theatrical carnival costume designs. • Children's Carnival (Dec 27): Youth-led colorful processions and themed performances. • Grand Band Parade (Dec 28): The main event where competing carnival bands turn the streets of Calabar into a massive open-air stage. • Motorcycle Carnival (Dec 29): Stunt and custom-bike exhibitions by professional riders. • Street Party & Color Run (Dec 30): The grand finale closing out the major festivities.
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