London Events
Street celebrations in Notting Hill
Notting Hill Carnival
The first Notting Hill Carnival took place in 1964 when London's
Caribbean community introduced the carnival to ease racial
tensions. Since then it has become a popular and colourful annual
event celebrated by more than two million Londoners of all
backgrounds. It is the world's second largest street party after
the Rio Carnival held in Brazil. The carnival consists of costume
parades, a steel band, jazz and reggae performances, and countless
street vendors selling exotic Caribbean food. For more information
contact London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd on 08700 59 1111 (
weekdays 9am to 6pm).
Venue: Notting Hill;
Date: August 2010 TBA;
Website: www.thenottinghillcarnival.com
