One of the largest and most popular events in London will be back in town again the end of summer in 2015. The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the highlights of the city and as every year the festival will host the best programs.
The streets of West London come alive each year in August at Bank Holiday when whole London celebrates the largest street festival in Europe. The Notting Hill Carnival gives home to a huge party with the streets fully packed with steel bands, Calypso music and food stalls. The Notting Hill Carnival was first held in 1964 which had Caribbean roots which are still remained. In the first year the festival attracted around 500 people and today the Notting Hill Carnival attracts thousands of people. The first day of the carnival which is Sunday is Family Day. The festival starts with a fun opening dance with drummers which starts at 6am to 9 am just right before the children’s parade. The next day, Bank Holiday Monday is the main parade of the carnival.
The Notting Hill Carnival will be held from 30th August to 31st August in 2015 on the streets of West London. The event is free for every visitor.
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