Every year in August, the streets of the popular London neighborhood of Notting Hill They come to life with Caribbean colors and rhythms. And the Notting Hill Carnival, representing London's Caribbean communities since 1966, a party that attracts millions of people from around the world.
Notting Hill Carnival 2018 will take place Sunday, August 26 and Monday, August 27, in the streets of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park y Kensal Road. For two days, the streets of the neighborhood come alive with dancing, live music, parades and DJ sets.
The celebrations begin since Saturday afternoon, with music and street food, but the heart of the party is in the following two days, with the parades that will begin at 9.30:20.30 in the morning and last until XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
The Notting Hill Carnival weekend is the busiest of the year, millions of people flock to the streets of London to take part in the celebration of Caribbean culture. On Sunday afternoon it takes place sunday parade, also known as Family Day, dedicated to families, with prizes for the most beautiful costumes and Calypso and Samba orchestras.
The main parade takes place on Monday, with The big end, between Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park and Powis Square. Dancers covered in sequins and sequins, musical groups and artists parade through the streets Sound system, 40 fixed audio stations Located in different areas of the neighborhood, each one with a different musical genre.
The fun also continues into the night. The dancing continues throughout the neighborhood with parties and afterparties. in pubs, clubs and restaurants.
If you decide to go to London for the Notting Hill Carnival, remember to arrive masked and leave the sadness at home because you will be overwhelmed by a wave of good mood and joy. Despite the crowds of people and the alcohol that inevitably flows freely, the event proceeds in a quiet and safe, thanks to the presence of around 15 thousand police officers throughout the area.
There may be some changes to bus routes during Carnival, so it is always advisable to find out about possible detours. If you decide to arrive by tube, as the Ladbroke Grove line is closed, Notting Hill station only operates on the Central Line.
