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.