UK CARNIVALS - NOTTING HILL
Notting Hill Carnival Events
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The August Bank Holiday, 2008, will be the 44th Notting Hill Carnival, with the theme
'Welcoming the World'
. Join Carnival celebrations, and don't miss Panorama, the Calypso Tent and other Carnival events.
Starting in July, Carnival is a season of activities that celebrate the five carnival art disciplines; masquerade bands, steel bands, calypso music, static and mobile sound systems.
Sunday Park Lime
Hosted by the Caribbean Music Association, this family day in the park includes activities, games and performances from some of the UK’s top Soca DJs.
Time: 1pm-8pm
Hornimans Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, London W10
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Calypso Tent
A showcase of rich talent of British based Calypsonians. The 'Tent' is open every Friday until the 22 August. Hosted by the Caribbean Music Association.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square Time: 7pm -11pm
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London Calypso Tent to see and hear their favourites! Enjoy authentic calypso and uniquely memorable performances.
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London Calypso Tent to see and hear their favourites! Enjoy authentic calypso and uniquely memorable performances.
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London Calypso Tent to see and hear their favourites! Enjoy authentic calypso and uniquely memorable performances.
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Calypso Monarch Finals. The culmination of a month of traditional Calypso music and dance includes the crowning of the UK Calypso Monarch 2008
Location: Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square Time: 7pm - 11pm
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London Calypso Tent to see and hear their favourites! Enjoy authentic calypso and uniquely memorable performances.
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Grand Carnival Costume Splash Children's Day
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. Time: 12pm - 6pm |
Notting Hill Mas Bands Association presents a stage show, competition and preview of costumes for Notting Hill Carnival 2008.
Time: Time: 12pm - 6pm
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green.
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Grand Carnival Costume Splash Adult's Day
Grand Carnival Costume Splash |
Notting Hill Mas Bands Association presents a Stage show, competition and preview of costumes for Notting Hill Carnival 2008.
more info Time: Time: 12pm - 6pm Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. |
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Panorama
30th National Panorama Championship
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Ten of the UK's top steelbands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title 'National Champions of Steel'. There will also be a variety of stage and family activities.
Location: Hyde Park. Time: Artists will perform on stage 12pm-4pm. The Championship takes place 4pm-9pm.
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Children’s Calypso Competition
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Location: Powis Square. Time: 12-6pm
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J'Ouvert
Steelbands participate in a procession to mark the official opening of the 2008 Notting Hill Carnival. Revellers will daub paint and mud on themselves as a traditional way of driving away demons.
Location: Processions start at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Kensal Road.
Time: 6am – 10am Click here for more details >>
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Notting Hill Carnival Children's day parade
Europe's biggest celebration of music, movement and masquerade. Active participation from young people is encouraged. On the Road Junior Costume Competition (several categories including King, Queen and Best Band)
Time: 10am – 7pm
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Notting Hill Carnival Monday
Notting Hill Carnival Monday |
Carnival Monday is one of Europe largest street events. The UK's leading Steel bands, Mas bands, Soca on the Move Sound Systems make up the parade.
Time: 10am – 7pm
Venue: Notting Hill - main Carnival route parade. 10am-9pm.
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GETTING TO NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
Tube: Central Line - Notting Hill Gate
Bus Routes: 23, 27, 28, 31, 52, 328
Tube and bus connections to Bayswater, Queensway and Westbourne Park, aswell as the rest of London are convenient. Paddington station is nearby for those needing a direct rail link, or the Heathrow Express, arriving every 15 minutes from the Airport.
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