**SCHEDULE**
MONDAY OCTOBER 1ST. 2012 - HAPPY 52ND BIRTHDAY, NIGERIA. 12AM - 11:59PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NIGERIA! From New York to Kuala Lumpur, London to Hong Kong, Nigerians represent the most traveled group of Africans . Join the Cyber party on Facebook & Twitter () as we celebrate the 52nd birthday of our beloved country. VENUE:
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
COST:
Free
TUESDAY OCTOBER
2ND. 2012. - ENTREPRENEURSHIP PANEL. 6PM - 11PM
Passport to Nigeria Event Series kicks off as we explore the paths of three taste makers, trend setters - Entrepreneurs. This inaugral panel will present an amazing opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to hear the stories, successes & challenges, of folks who have already "done it". The Passport To Nigeria Entrepreneurship Panel will also present the ultimate networking opportunity for like minded folks. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3RD. 2012 - TASTE OF NIGERIA - COCKTAILS, CONVERSATION & CUISINE V2.0. 6PM - 12PM
TASTE OF NIGERIA PRESENTS Cocktails, Conversation & Cuisine V2.0 during the Passport to Nigeria SERIES. Join us as we take your taste buds on a delicious journey that courses all parts of our beautiful country. Sample food tasting & curated pre-fixe menus will be the order of the evening as we enjoy african wines accompanied by the sounds of FELA! & other afro beat pioneers. VENUE:
TBD
COST:
See MENU
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH. 2012 - NAIJA UNPLUGGED!. 10PM - 3AM
With African music gaining more & more prominence and Nigerian artistes at the forefront of that movement, Naija Unplugged! during the Passport To Nigeria Event Series creates an intimate live music setting like none other; complete with an exclusive pre-party of epic New York city proportions. VENUE:
TBD
COST:
$15
SATURDAY OCTOBER 6TH. 2012 - NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE. 11AM - 7PM
OAN Presents the 52nd Nigerian Independence Day Parade, New York during Passport to Nigeria. Join Nigerians, friends of Nigeria and lovers of a good time from all over the world as we celeberate the celebrate the 52 years of Indepence, Carnival style. Enjoy the food and apparel vendors as well as wonderful Live Music. VENUE:
PARADE runs down 2nd Avenue from 54th to 44th street and ends at a STREET FESTIVAL
DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA
47th & 2nd Avenue
New York. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AFTER PARTY | PASSPORT TO NIGERIA FINALE. 10PM - 4AM
This Annual Sold out Independence Parade After-event was held at USB + USL last year and reached capacity at 1:30AM. And this year promises to be no different! We have spared no cost to make sure that it is a night of absolute Grandeur & Marvel. Hosted by Royalty Lifestyle, Amebor & SevenFortyFive
MUSIC By NEA (Nigerian Entertainment Awards) Best World DJ's 2007 & Sound Director, DJ ZIMO (NYC/PHILLY), Hennesy REP & 5-Star DJ, DJ SMOOTH (DC) & Surprise Celebrity Nigerian DJ (FOF - Fresh of First Class Arik Air from Lagos)
VENUE:
HUDSON TERRACE
621 West 46th street (Btw 11th & 12th Avenue)
New York, NY
COST:
For Tickets, VIP Booths & Other Information visit passport2nigeria2012.eventbrite.com
