Another grey and rainy London day? It can mean only one thing - a Bank Holiday weekend (Public Holiday weekend for non-British readers) is upon us. And seeing as we're at the end of August, that means it's Notting Hill Carnival Bank Holiday weekend! Taking place this coming Sunday and Monday (Sunday 28th is…
Has it already been a year? The last Carnival seems like it was only yesterday! Yes, the 2010 Notting Hill Carnival is upon us once again. Taking place on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August, from 9am to 8.30pm each day (obviously events at bars and clubs go on after), this year's event is…
In addition to yesterday's Carnival post, today's Evening Standard has its own guide to the 2009 Notting Hill Carnival. They also feature memories of past Carnivals from an assortment of regulars, including musician Don Letts and DJ Norman Jay. Guide to Notting Hill Carnival (28th August 2009, The Evening Standard)
As I'm sure everyone knows, it's the August Bank Holiday weekend this weekend which means only one thing - the Notting Hill Carnival! Taking place on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August, a proper festive atmosphere descends on Notting Hill as colourful parade costumes, elaborate floats, traditional calypso music and some crazy dancing. Not…