Imo Carnival

Imo carnival also tagged " Celebration of Unity" holds from the 16th - 31st of December every year and is proudly organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO).

Just like every other cultural carnival in Nigeria, Imo carnival is a yearly event that was created to showcase the rich and beautiful cultural heritage of the people.

Participants dress in their beautiful attires and parade the streets of Owerri, they parade accordingly in their different local government batches with lots of musical, dance and varying entertainment.

The carnival brings together Imo indigenes and other individuals from across Nigeria and globally and host a lot of well-known artists. It was initiated as one of the visions of creating a new Imo state.

 

When & Location

Location:
Owerri, Imo State
Date:
16/12/2024 12:00 AM to 31/12/2024 12:00 AM


Contact
Event Organiser:
National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO)
Address:
Freedom Park
Telephone:
0701 192 0527, 0816 772 4644


Event Sponsors:
BOZ
Kel-Vic Suites & Tower
Imo State Microfinance Bank


Event Price:
free




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