Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Lake Town Christmas Carnival Lights Up Kolkata
Every year from December 24th to January 1st, Lake Town in Kolkata comes alive with the annual Christmas Carnival.
Organized by the Sreebhumi Sporting Club, this event celebrates both Christmas and Poush Parbon, two important festivals.
The carnival starts at the Lake Town Clock Tower and ends at Sreebhumi, lighting up the streets with colorful decorations, music, and a variety of food stalls.
People from all over Kolkata come to enjoy traditional sweets like pithe and puli, as well as street foods like chowmein and phuchka.
The event also features a Christmas parade with a Santa Claus riding a horse-driven sledge, adding to the festive atmosphere.
It's a time for everyone to come together, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the winter season.
The Lake Town Christmas Carnival is an annual event organized by the Sreebhumi Sporting Club, celebrating Christmas and Poush Parbon.
The carnival runs from December 24th to January 1st, starting at the Lake Town Clock Tower and ending at Sreebhumi.
The event features a variety of food stalls offering traditional Bengali sweets and street foods, as well as cultural programs and festive decorations.
The carnival attracts a large crowd from various parts of Kolkata, showcasing the city's vibrant cultural space.
A highlight of the event is the annual Christmas parade, featuring a giant, horse-driven sledge carrying a man dressed as Santa Claus.
- Who
- Organized by Sreebhumi Sporting Club, attended by Kolkatans from various localities
- What
- Annual Christmas Carnival celebrating Christmas and Poush Parbon
- When
- From 24 December to 1 January
- Where
- Lake Town, Kolkata, starting from Lake Town Clock Tower to Sreebhumi
- Why
- To celebrate the festive spirit of Christmas and Poush Parbon, bringing together cultural and culinary traditions
- Event Name
- Lake Town Christmas Carnival
- Organizer
- Sreebhumi Sporting Club
- Duration
- 24 December to 1 January
- Location
- Lake Town, Kolkata
- Key Features
- Food stalls, cultural programs, Christmas parade, festive decorations