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Kota Kinabalu: A large-scale carnival dubbed as 'Sazarice - Sabah Mega Carnival' will be held at the parking lot of the Likas Sports Complex from June 4 to 11.The carnival held for the first time is targeted at families.

It is organised by Sazarice and managed by SR Events in collaboration with the National Integration and Unity Department (JPNIN) Sabah branch, RTM, three radio channels, Grand Borneo Hotel and a private company.

SR Events Managing Director, Sharom Abdul Ghaffar, said the carnival will provide a family atmosphere through various activities suitable for children, adults and senior citizens.

"This Sabah Mega Carnival will be held during mid-year school holidays so that Sabahans will not miss all the exciting activities.

"Not only that, the carnival will also become one of tourist attractions in the State Capital as we have received strong support from the Sabah Tourism Board to put this event in the annual tourism calendar," he said.

Sharom said a mini water park would also be set up for the children to play during the event, from 8am to 11.30pm.

Various competitions would also be held for children and adults like storytelling, invention using recycle materials, cooking and singing competitions.

There will also be entertainment programmes and performances like two concerts where local and peninsula artistes and celebrities will be entertaining the audience.

More than 50 booths will be set up for the carnival.

For more information, contact 012-8263088.