City of Calabar is alive with lots of fun and entertainment from the 1st of December to the 2nd of January 2024. This is known as the biggest street party in Africa, Carnival Calabar was introduced by *His Excellency Donald Duke* and since the subsequent government have carried on with it as a legacy and trademark of Cross River State, an event that has gained popularity in and around the world a trend most States have copied.
On the 28th of December 2023 the Carnival Calabar was rebranded after it’s low profile due to covid 19 and the lack of interest by the past administration. The Executive Governor, *Sen. Prince Otu* decided to make it what it used to be. The State Commandant Commandant Charles Brown* in company of His Excellency the Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu the deputy, Members of the Executive Council, Members of the State House of Assembly, Service Commanders other dignitaries too numerous to mention graced the event with five competing bands other none competing bends.
Officers and Men of NSCDC were drafted to ensure safety of lives and properties during and after the festive period. So far so good no incidence of violence has been recorded.