Notting Hill Carnival starts as revellers douse each other with paint

Notting Hill Carnival starts as revellers douse each other with paint

Thousands are already flocking to the streets of Notting Hill for the historical Caribbean event held annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

'Londoners can no longer afford the Notting Hill Carnival'

Around 2m people flock to Notting Hill Carnival each year for one of the world's largest street festivals. But there is no such thing as a free lunch - or a free street party - argues James Ford

Notting Hill Carnival Kicks Off With Joyful Paint-Splashed Celebrations

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal The sound of steel drums rang through west London this morning as Notting Hill Carnival burst into life, with revellers splashing one another in bright neon paint for the opening street party of the two-day celebration. Crowds have already begun filling the streets of Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for […] The post Notting Hill Carnival Kicks Off With Joyful Paint-Splashed Celebrations a…

All eyes are on West London today as the 60th Notting Hill Carnival continues.

The celebration of Caribbean culture has taken place since 1966 and attracts around 2 million people annually. 130 Kensington and Chelsea Council officers will be on duty to supervise licensing, environmental health and traffic management. Tamsin Salfrais is one of the designers preparing to showcase some truly memorable costumes.

‘Londoners can no longer afford the Notting Hill Carnival’

Notting Hill Carnival (Image: undefined) I take great exception to the Notting Hill Carnival. Not because the event is associated with an orgy of violent crime and stabbing. Not because of the extent to which it inconveniences local residents. Not even because of the staggering number of police officers injured each year. My beef is […]