CARNIVAL CALABAR AND FESTIVAL 2026 — CROSS RIVER STATE CARNIVAL COMMISSION
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- 26 DEC: Cultural Carnival
- 26 DEC: Night of Kings & Queens
- 27 DEC: Junior Carnival
- 28 DEC: Parade of the Bands
- 29 DEC: Bikers Carnival
- 30 DEC: Nyoro Ekpe
Carnival Calabar 2026 returns as Africa’s Biggest Street Party under the theme “Rethinking Our Collective Destiny.” The festival celebrates Cross River’s culture, creativity, tourism and heritage through spectacular costumes, music, dance and the renowned Parade of Bands, making it one of the most anticipated Events in Calabar.
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DATE: 26th-30th December, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM
VENUE: Carnival Route, Calabar, Cross River State
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