Dance all weekend at Notting Hill Carnival

One of the biggest and oldest street parties in the world is Carnival, nicknamed Carni to Londoners. Notting Hill Carnival is a celebration of independence and Caribbean culture that was established in 1966 by the West Indian populations of London. It has an iconic parade that features the best in mas, soca, calypso, steel bands, and sound systems.

The largest street party in all of Europe always takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in the neighborhoods of west London. A colorful parade, terrific live music, static sound systems, soca floats, steel bands, and a ton of delectable Caribbean cuisine are all highlights of the two-day Carnival (Sunday is family day).

At the most recent IRL NHC in 2019, Sneakbo, Alicai Harley, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock all made surprise appearances along the parade route and on the sound systems. In 1999, even Beyoncé showed up. Nonetheless, Carnival's planners have a reputation for delaying announcements until the very last minute since they enjoy surprising attendees over the course of the weekend.

Location: west London, England