Notting Hill Carnival Returns To London Streets After 3 Years Due To Covid

The world's second biggest carnival and the largest street event in Europe, Notting Hill Carnival, will be returning to the streets for the first time since 2019, when COVID stopped the world.London's streets will once again be full with vibrant colours, incredible music, dancing, and delicious food during the August Bank Holiday weekend.

As is the tradition, Carnival will start just before sunrise with 'J'Ouvert' on Sunday 28 August, followed by a children's parade immediately after the opening ceremony.

This year will see a group of participants from the 'Emancipated Run Crew' who will be wearing green lead the parade and will complete the route in honour of those who died five years ago in the Grenfell Tower tragedy and onMonday 29 August will be the day in which the traditional parade will start at midday.

Matthew Phillip, CEO of Notting Hill Carnival Ltd has said: "Along with all of the community, we couldn't be more delighted to be announcing that Notting Hill Carnival is back on the streets where it belongs. The past two years have been incredibly challenging for everyone but through the work we have all been doing keeping the spirit of Carnival online and through workshops and more, we have seen our community thrive. I've seen these wonderful groups of people, brought together because of Notting Hill Carnival, help and support each other. That is an incredible thing."

"In returning to the streets we can once again celebrate the culture, diversity and inclusivity that makes this event so amazing - we can't wait to hear and see everything that is unique about Notting Hill Carnival, back where it belongs."

Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan, said: "I am thrilled to welcome back Notting Hill Carnival and am looking forward to the sights and sounds of this world-famous returning to our streets and bringing communities and visitors together in celebration."