Okinawa International Carnival returns to Koza Town near Kadena AB on Nov. 22

(Illustration courtesy of Okinawa International Carnival Committee)

The Okinawa International Carnival returns Nov. 22 to Gate 2 Street and Koza Music Town.

Since its launch in 1993, this carnival has been celebrating the host municipality of Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster, where people from more than 60 countries live.

The programs include a parade, samba carnival, urban sports, live music performance by the III MEF Band and Lester Middle School, and more.

Traffic restrictions will be in place during the festival on and around Gate 2 Street.

Come to Gate 2 Street and enjoy what the international city of Okinawa has to offer!

Illustration showing the location of the event and traffic restrictions.

(Illustration courtesy of Okinawa International Carnival Committee)

Okinawa International Carnival

Date: Nov. 22 (Sat.)
Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*Traffic restrictions will be in place on and around Gate 2 Street between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (subject to change)

*For more info, check out the website.

Kadena Air Base

Shoji Kudaka

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.