Notting Hill Carnival
Europe's largest street festival, born from London's Caribbean community in 1966. Two million people, mas bands, sound systems, jerk chicken. Sunday is family day; Monday is the main parade.
Practical info
Westbourne Park / Ladbroke Grove tube stations close — walk. Cash for food vendors. Carry water; August London is warm + bodies are tight.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 23°C · low 15°C · 8 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Carnaval de Salvador (Feb, Brazil) — same Caribbean roots, full week
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