Carnival-ish spots you can hit for Christmas fun and wait out the New Year 2024
Lagosians will be engaging in a new year count down via a fiesta that is the first of its kind for the residents.
By Precious Olowookere
It’s the time when the fun spots all over Nigeria open up to anyone seeking to be laid-back getting to every Christmas holiday. That is perhaps the only time that permits a window to relax and there is no urgent office task lurking at least not until the New Year 2024 begins.
Some holidaymakers want to hit a quiet nature-based resort and find a connection, but most would prefer to embed themselves in a lively atmosphere where they can feast and bob their heads to the sound of music. That is sort of where the events showing in our list would lead if you follow through.
Palmwine Festival: This event has been in existence since 2017 and is being held constantly every December in Lagos, Nigeria. The festival incorporates live music with art, food, DJ sets, merchandise, and of course Palmwine which is the bedrock. Now in 2023, the 6th edition promises to be a special one. This is set to be held from the 23rd to the 24th, of December 2023 at the Muri Okunola Park.
Lagos Countdown: The Lagos Countdown 2024 titled #Greater Lagos Fiesta is another exciting new event happening from 29 December 2023, to 1 January 2024. This particular one was announced by Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture in Lagos state, in a statement disclosing that the festival will showcase comedies, cultural performances, live musical concerts, and fireworks taking place at Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe as extremely busy Lagosians step on the brakes to await, hopefully, a new year that would be stress-free.
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Calabar Carnival Week: Going down to the southern part of the country, we have the popular Calabar festival going down later this month. Capture the carnival in a snapshot right below.
- 27th December: The Bikers parade occurs in the morning.
- 28th December: Calabar Street Parade & Band of the Year Competition.
- 29th December: Wonders on Wheels occurs in the evening in Calabar Stadium and displays vintage cars.
- 30th December: Green Carnival occurs in the morning and displays actions favourable for the environment. The event culminates in a street party held in the evening.
- 31st December: New Year’s Eve Fireworks display.
Flytime Fest: Flytime Fest is a musical festival of African performance displaying arts, and culture which is held every year in December. Each festival day is packed with carefully planned line-ups for fans of contemporary entertainment experiences. The dates scheduled for this event are from 21 to 25 December. The musical performance coming in the early stages will be from Kizz Daniel, Davido, and Asake closing the gig on the last day. You should get your tickets to see the show at the EKO Convention Center, Nigeria.
The last gig to tell you about is the Ogwashi-Uku Carnival which is usually held in Delta State. The Ogwashi-Uku Carnival, with its exciting activities and engaging performances, promises to uncover the heart of Delta State’s cultural diversity, immersing them in a captivating atmosphere like never before.
Come 25 December, the annual event will be commemorating its 13th year of existence, which implies many times hosting guests. Perhaps you find yourself in any of these locations, be sure to attend and enjoy the splendid festive season without hassle.
I’m a content writer who possesses a natural flair for storytelling and a talent for creating engaging narratives. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, cooking and attending live music events
