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Calabar Carnival

Calabar, Cross River StateCitywide season (main parades ~2–4 days)Best: December; main band parades late Dec

About this experience

Africa’s biggest street party with flamboyant bands, elaborate costumes, dance competitions, and nightly concerts.

Highlights

Costume bandsStreet paradesConcerts & nightlife

Things to do

ParadeLive musicCostume photographyStreet food