2016 Abuja Carnival begins December 3

The 2016 Abuja Carnival will hold from December 3 to 6, the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.

According to a statement by Grace Gekpe, director, Entertainment and Creative Services in the ministry, the annual event would commence with a street carnival from Eagles Square to Area 1.

Gekpe disclosed that the event would also be followed by the traditional circus and an opening ceremony on the first day, while Durbar, children fiesta and a cultural night would hold on Dec. 4.

According to her, a masquerade fiesta, boat regatta and various exhibition of Nigeria’s artifacts would also feature during the annual carnival.