The Notting Hill Carnival 2016

28th – 29th August 2016

The Notting Hill Carnival 2016

BRITAIN’S BIGGEST STREET PARTY!

The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London W11, the Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colourful sights and social solidarity

At the roots of the Notting Hill Carnival are the Caribbean carnivals of the early 19th century – a particularly strong tradition in Trinidad – which were all about celebrating the abolition of slavery and the slave trade. The very first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in the Earls Court of London every Weekend. When the bands paraded through the streets of Notting Hill, they drew black residents out on to the streets, reminding them of the Caribbean homes they had left behind.

The Carnival Bands will take to the roads from around 9am on Sunday 28th August 2016 and the same time on Monday 29th of August. 2016 The Carnival parade should complete its procession by 7pm.

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Jouvert An excellent start to the carnival festivities. A time to get dirty, adventurous or just to dress in a comical or carnivalesque outfit.

Jouvert allows music lovers to jive along the streets to African drums or steel bands.

Procession starts and finishes at Canal way, Ladbroke Grove W14 next to the Sainsbury’s car park.

Time: 6am to 9am

Children’s Day
An exuberant Parade for Children as the whole carnival team put their extravagant costumes on show as they spin, whirl and twirl along the carnival route to the mesmeric rhythms supplied by numerous sound systems and sensational steel bands.

A number of fabulous acts can be seen and heard on the “World Music Stage” at the Powis Square venue.

These acts will feature calypso and soca performances by the Association of British Calypsonians, Calypsonians from around the world.

In addition to these acts, up and coming artists from other genres will be on show as well as various other performances.

A place of safety for both the collection of static sound systems and audiences alike. With 38 sound systems playing various music styles and breathtaking stage performances strategically dotted around the carnival footprint.

Throughout the day, on almost every corner you can find tantalisingly tasty Caribbean food, drink and much more!

Time: 10am to 8:30pm

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Monday Parade/ Grand Finale

The Grand finale showcasing a sea of vibrant colours as 60 bands in magnificent costumes dance to the tantalising rhythms of the mobile sound systems or steel bands.

Enjoy the magnificent continuation of vocals on the “World Music Stage” at Powis Square.

Come and be entertained by UK Calypsonians, soca artist, visiting international artists and other emerging acts.

See how many of the 38 sound systems you can go and listen to as they entertain you with their numerous genres of music and different performances, all adding to the Carnival’s one of a kind atmosphere.

Get a taste for the fantastically diverse attractions of food, tunes and other fun activities.

Time: 10am to 8:30pm

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