Photo source – Carnival Calabar
The 2024 Calabar Carnival kicked off with the arrival of the most festive month- December. Famously known for its energetic vibe and resplendent themes, the largest street party in Africa comes up towards the end of every year. It celebrates the richness of Calabar culture and attracts tourists from within and outside the continent.
Although the Calabar Carnival 2024 started with the first dry run on October 13th, we are now in the month with the main events. As such, getting used to the schedule becomes important if you plan to attend.
The carnival will run for 32 days, with each day having something new to offer.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY RAFFLE/DRAWS
Date
Saturday, 30th November.
Venue
MILLENIUM PARK.
CITY WALK AGAINST AIDS, OPENING OF THE CALABAR FESTIVAL VILLAGE, ARTS EXHIBITION, AND VOICES OF PARADISE 1.0.
CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY RAFFLE/DRAWS
Date
Sunday, 1st December.
Venue
FLAG OFF-RABANA-CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, NATIONAL MUSEUM (OLD RESIDENCY), MILLENNIUM PARK.
ARTS EXHIBITION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT VILLAGE OPENING BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR. 31 DAYS SEASON-LONG MUSICAL PERFORMANCES & ACTS BEGINS
Date
Monday, 2nd December.
Venue
NATIONAL MUSEUM, ARTS AND CRAFT VILLAGE, FESTIVAL VILLAGE.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATORIAL DISTRICT EXHIBITION – NORTH
Date
Tuesday, 3rd December.
Venue
ARTS AND CRAFTS VILLAGE.
CROSS RIVER AGRI-CULTURAL ENSEMBLE AND FESTIVAL (CRAEAFEST), CALABAR LAFTA FIESTA 1.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY RAFFLE/DRAWS
Date
Wednesday, 4th December.
Venue
CULTURAL CENTER, MILLENNIUM PARK.
CALABAR THEATER – THIS OUR CHANCE (JAMES ENE HENSHAW @100)
Date
Thursday, 5th December.
Venue
CULTURAL CENTER.
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CALABAR GOT TALENT 1.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY RAFFLE/DRAWS
Date
Friday, 6th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK.
J.O.E TENNIS TOURNAMENT CROSS RIVER OPEN – 2ND EDITION (7-8/12/24), CALABAR FESTIVAL NOVELTY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT – KICKOFF
Date
Saturday, 7th December.
Venue
CALABAR SPORTS CLUB, U. J. ESUENE SPORTS STADIUM.
CARNIVAL CALABAR DRY RUN – ADULT, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT, VOICES OF PARADISE 2.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Sunday, 8th December.
Venue
CARNIVAL ROUTE, MILLENNIUM PARK.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATORIAL DISTRICT EXHIBITION – CENTRAL, CALABAR FESTIVAL NOVELTY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Date
Monday, 9th December.
Venue
ARTS AND CRAFT VILLAGE, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM.
CALABAR THEATRE (KIDDIES MUSIC FESTIVAL), CALABAR FESTIVAL MAGIC AND ACROBATIC
Date
Tuesday, 10th December.
Venue
CULTURAL CENTER MAINBOWL, MILLENIUM PARK.
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CALABAR FESTIVAL NOVELTY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Date
Wednesday, 11th December.
Venue
U. J. ESUENE SPORTS STADIUM.
REGGAE SPLASH
Date
Thursday, 12th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK.
CALABAR LAFTA FIESTA 2.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT, GREEN RHYTHM DRUM FESTIVAL
Date
Friday, 13th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK, (PRIVATE EVENT CENTER).
HOWASA MARATHON, CALABAR FESTIVAL NOVELTY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Date
Saturday, 14th December.
Venue
HOPE WADDLE TRAINING INSTITUTE, U. J. ESUENE SPORTS STADIUM.
JUNIOR CARNIVAL DRY RUN, VOICES OF PARADISE 3.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Sunday, 15th December.
Venue
CARNIVAL ROUTE, MILLENNIUM PARK.
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MMADIAHA CHILDREN CHRISTMAS CARE CAMP – OPENING CEREMONY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATORIAL EXHIBITION – SOUTH, CROSS RIVER MOVIE AWARD/PARADISE MUSIC AND FESTIVAL AWARD
Date
Monday, 16th December.
Venue
OLD RESIDENCE MUSEUM, ARTS AND CRAFT VILLAGE, CULTURAL CENTER MAIN BOWL.
MARY SLESSOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date
Tuesday, 17th December.
Venue
CALABAR GOLF COURSE
Details
NAIJA MOST WANTED, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Wednesday, 18th December.
Venue
U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
NIGERIA STRONGEST MAN/WOMAN COMPETITION (19TH/20TH), BOAT REGATTA – MBUBA UBOM
Date
Thursday, 19th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK, MARINA RESORT
CALABAR FOOD FESTIVAL, TRIPARTITE HERITAGE WALKWAY MUSIC, (CALABAR FESTIVAL FUN FEST)
Date
Friday, 20th December.
Venue
AFRICAN CLUB CALABAR, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
CALABAR FESTIVAL ALUMNI WALK-A-THONE, UTOMO OBONG
Date
Saturday, 21th December.
Venue
SPECIAL ROUTING FROM MILLENNIUM PARK, OBONG’S COLISEUM
VOICES OF PARADISE 4.0, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Sunday, 22th December.
Venue
U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
CALABAR HUMANITY CHARITY TOUR, MBONO NDITO ISHIE, AFRICAN FASHION FIESTA, CALABAR ROYAL DANCE, CALABAR FESTIVAL OF GRILLS
Date
Monday, 23th December.
Venue
SELECTED ORPHANAGE HOMES, ISHIE SQUARE, IKOT ISHIE, CICC, CULTURAL CENTER MAIN BOWL, MARINA WATER FRONT
FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
Date
Tuesday, 24th December.
Venue
PELEGRINO BANQUET HALL GOVERNMENT HOUSE
CALABAR KIDDIE’S HERO XMAS PARTY, CALABAR FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Date
Wednesday, 25th December.
Venue
OLD RESIDENCE MUSEUM, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
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CULTURAL CARNIVAL, CALABAR FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND POOL PARTY, NIGHT OF KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE CARNIVAL CALABAR BANDS, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT, GOVERNORS BALL
Date
Thursday, 26th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK FLAG OFF THROUGH RABANA TURNING, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM, GOVERNMENT HOUSE
JUNIOR CARNIVAL (FUTURE ASSURED), QUEEN OF HUMANITY CROSS RIVER, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Friday, 27th December.
Venue
FLAG OFF- BOTANIC GARDEN, CICC
CARNIVAL CALABAR PARADE OF THE BANDS (12KM ROAD MARCH), FEATHER CONCERT, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Saturday, 28th December.
Venue
MILLENNIUM PARK FLAG ROUTE OFF THROUGH CARNIVAL, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
BIKERS CARNIVAL, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT, INSOMNIA NIGHT
Date
Sunday, 29th December.
Venue
CARNIVAL ROUTE, U. J. ESUENE STADIUM
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NYORO EKPE STREET PARTY, CALABAR OLD-SKOOL COCKTAILS AND COSTUMED CONCERT, CARNIVAL CALABAR & FESTIVAL LOTTERY DRAWS/JACKPOT
Date
Monday, 30th December.
Venue
BOTANICAL GARDEN, RABANA JUNCTION THROUGH MARIAN ROAD, PRISTINE EVENT CENTER
FIREWORKS AND DECLARATION OF A NEW YEAR
Date
Tuesday, 31th December.
Venue
FESTIVAL VILLAGE
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Date
Wednesday, 1st January.
Venue
CHURCH OF CHOICE
That wraps up the events layout of the 2024 Calabar Carnival!
