Notting Hill Carnival
ADDRESS
Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 3AG
TELEPHONE
020 7727 0072
Dates:
26th August 2012 and 27th August 2012
OPENING TIMES
Arrive around 12 midday. Things start to cool off at about 7pm.
PRICES
Free
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Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party; and with 2012 being the year to be in London there are rumours that this years show is set to be even more extravagant than usual. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Caribbean spirit as extravagantly costumed dancers, calypso and soca musicians, giant soundsystems and steelbands are joined by over a million revellers of all ages. Sunday is officially Children's Day, but there are loads of kids on both days enjoying the bright colours of the floats and the dancers' feathered costumes. Adults can shake their bootys at dozens of stages: our favourites are Channel 1's booming dub, and the jazz-reggae at Gaz's Rockin' Blues, but there are tunes for all tastes, from house to hip-hop. It's a huge area, and can get very crowded, so be prepared for an exhausting day out, but for anyone who loves a party, Carnival remains the absolute highlight of the London summer.About Notting Hill
In the South-West of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea lies Notting Hill, one of the most attractive parts of London and home to the famous Portobello Road Market and Europe's biggest street party, Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place at the end of August. More about Notting Hill
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Notting Hill CarnivalNotting Hill CarnivalHeld since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party; and with 2012 being the year to be in London there are rumours that this years show is set to be even more extravagant than usual. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Ca26th August 2012Monday 27th August 2012
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Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party; and with 2012 being the year to be in London there are rumours that this years show is set to be even more extravagant than usual. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Ca... More about this event
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Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party; and with 2012 being the year to be in London there are rumours that this years show is set to be even more extravagant than usual. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Ca... More about this event
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