Notting Hill Carnival

One of the world’s biggest celebrations, Notting Hill Carnival returns to the streets of West London in 2022 for the first time since 2019. For two years, festivities have been strictly virtual, but now it’s time to be back on the road to see the colorful world of Mas, Soca, Calypso, sound systems and so much more in splendid real life. This colorful street festival celebrating Caribbean culture is Europe’s largest street party, with a parade route through several neighborhoods in West London. It’s held every year on August Bank Holiday Weekend, so take the Tube to Westbourne Park or Notting Hill Gate then walk to the parade area.

You can choose to stand and watch the floats with steel bands, DJs, and hordes of dancers roll by, or you can follow a float if you like their style. Jerk chicken and other Caribbean dishes are widely available from food trucks dotted all along the parade routes. Millions of people enjoy the carnival each year, with the main parade on the Monday, and Sunday generally considered the family day. To sum up, it is Notting Hill Carnival which is one of the best stuff going on in summer in London.

Address: Notting Hill, West London, UK

Opening hours: August Bank Holiday Weekend from 9 am to 10 pm

Phone: +44 (0)20 7341 5147

Price: Free

Website: nhcarnival.org

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