The Ankos Festival, popularly known as the Takoradi Street Carnival or Masquerade Festival, is an annual cultural celebration held in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Held from December 24th to 26th, with a grand finale on January 1st, it has become one of West Africa's largest and most anticipated street festivals. The festival's roots trace back to the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s. It originated from a blend of European fancy dress traditions introduced by Dutch and British traders and i