Ososo carnival

• Location: Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: December (typically around Christmas and New Year holidays)

• Duration: ~4 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional visitors

• Venue: Streets and public spaces in Ososo town

• Organizer: Ososo Carnival Committee and local cultural groups

• Established: Early 2000s (modern format), based on local festive traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but colorful dress and themed outfits are encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes