Notting Hill Carnival – London, England

Notting Hill Carnival is one of the biggest street festivals in Europe, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Where: West London, England

When: Each August Bank Holiday is the main parade

Where To Stay: London Hotels

Taking place each year on the Bank Holiday in August since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival invigorates the streets of Notting Hill area of London, for twenty miles. There is a collection of vibrant costumes, steel drum bands, floats, dancers, and endless Caribbean food stalls.

The steel band competition can be seen on Saturday, there is a Kids’ Day on Sunday and the Bank Holiday Monday is when the main parade kicks off. The parade usually begins on Great Western Road at 9 a.m.

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