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February 17, 2028

Lagos Carnival leads today's complete edition for Nigeria.

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Vibrant cultural festival procession in Lagos, Nigeria, featuring traditional attire and drumming.

Regional/Cultural Day

Lagos Carnival

The Lagos Carnival is the biggest street party in West Africa, and it is held annually on Lagos Island. The carnival features floats, costumes, music, and dance, and the streets are filled with thousands of revelers in colorful outfits. The Lagos Carnival is a celebration of the diversity and energy of Lagos, and it is the Nigerian equivalent of the Rio Carnival (but with Afrobeats instead of samba). The carnival is organized by the Lagos State Government, and it is part of the Lagos @ 50 celebrations (which commemorate the creation of Lagos State in 1967). . 2026: Feb 17. 2027: Feb 9.

Two cute puppies playfully interacting on a dirt path outdoors.

Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Iran Day

You recognize the Persian Leopard and Asian Cheetah as Iran's most distinctive big cats. You find that Iranian households frequently keep dogs, cats, and canaries as household companions. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.