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Notting Hill Carnival · Carnivals & Street Celebrations

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Notting Hill Carnival · Carnivals & Street Celebrations

Europe's largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture in London. Activities include 38 static sound systems, mas bands parade, J'ouvert morning celebrations, Caribbean food stalls, soca and reggae stages, and a children's day on Sunday. Occurs over the August Bank Holiday weekend with significant street festival infrastructure and attracts around 2 million attendees across two days.

Destination Overview

Europe's largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture in London. Activities include 38 static sound systems, mas bands parade, J'ouvert morning celebrations, Caribbean food stalls, soca and reggae stages, and a children's day on Sunday. Occurs over the August Bank Holiday weekend with significant street festival infrastructure and attracts around 2 million attendees across two days.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
5
Region
United Kingdom, Europe

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