Ladbroke Grove, W10 5QZ30th & 31st August 2009
Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is under threat for 2009 due to concerns over public safety - last year saw 40 police officers injured. But we'd be very surprised if the organisers can't find a way to make the legendary street carnival to go ahead. Originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Caribbean spirit as extravagantly costumed dancers, calypso and soca musicians, giant soundsystems and steelbands are joined by over a million revellers of all ages. Sunday is officially Children's Day, but there are loads of kids on both days enjoying the bright colours of the floats and the dancers' feathered costumes. Adults can shake their battys at dozens of stages: our favourites are Channel 1's booming dub, and the jazz-reggae at Gaz's Rockin' Blues, but there are tunes for all tastes, from house to hip-hop. It's a huge area, and can get very crowded, so be prepared for an exhausting day out, but for anyone who loves a party, Carnival remains the absolute highlight of the London summer.
Venue: Ladbroke Grove
Address: Notting Hill, and Westbourne Grove, W10 5QZ
Phone: 020 7727 0072
Date: 30th & 31st August 2009
Time: Arrive around 12 noon Things start to cool off at about 7pm
Pricing: Free
Nearest Station: Ladbroke Grove / Westbourne Park Tube
Credit website : http://www.londontown.com/
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