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          Harrow Road and Great Western Road ,  Notting Hill ,  London   W11   The streets of West London come alive every August Bank Holiday weekend as London celebrates Europe's biggest street festival -the Notting Hill Carnival -    t he largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. With a Caribbean theme that sees West London packed with steel bands, Calypso music and tempting food stalls, the Notting Hill Carnival is a huge party. Expect a sea of colour as amazing floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets of London. Whether you want to join in the fun or simply watch the crowds go by, don't miss the chance to be part of one of London's biggest and best annual events.  The two days of the  Notting Hill Carnival   - From Sunday 24 to   Monday 25 August 2014-  attract lots of visitors from all over the world,  and EVERYONE IS INVITED, YOU ARE IN...

RIO DE JANEIRO CARNIVAL 2014 The Rio Carnival 2014 is quickly approaching! It will take place this year from February 28 to March 4. Don’t worry if you can’t afford the air fare or the time off work, we’re going to inform you about what’s going on in the capital this year. With four days of street parties, music and dancing all over Brazil . This festival, which dates back to 1823, is the biggest in the world. One of the most important events in the carnival is the Samba Parade. The Rio Samba parade is very different from all other street parades held at other places in the world. It started as street festivities with groups of people parading through the street playing music and dancing.  The parades developed into something special, a big competition between the samba schools. Now, the parade is one of the mains purposes of the carnival. Each school chooses a theme to try and represent in their entry. The samba schools also work to build ...

Bank holidays for most of us mean a lovely long weekend when we can spend time with friends and family, doing the things we really enjoy. Most of the people decide spend this period in other countries but after reading this options below, you'll wonder why you even contemplated leaving. 1. Notting Hill Carnival Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe. Every year the music bring the sounds of the Caribbean to the streets of the capital, while the food stalls are sensational and the floats in the parade dazzle the eyes. Bring a healthy appetite along to Carnival, as there are patties, curries, jerk chicken and fried plantain from the street stalls to sink your teeth into. Besides, different events are organized, from family events to late night after parties, there's something for everyone. It's taking place on Sunday and Monday this year, so if you fancy a two day celebration head on over, you won't be disappointed. 2. Camden Beach  ...

How Notting Hill Carnival Came About Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London. The Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colourful sights and social solidarity. The carnival dates back to the Abolition of Slavery Act in 1833 and the first Caribbean carnival which was held in Trinidad. The carnival was a celebration of freedom which was expressed through song, dance and flamboyant costumes. This tradition continued as each year people took to the streets and as large numbers of West Indian immigrants  traveled  to the UK in the 1950s, this spectacular event established itself in London. Evolution of the Notting Hill Carnival in London The first carnival in London took place in 1959 and was held in a town hall in St. Pancras and the tra...