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UK CARNIVALS - NOTTING HILL


Carnivals in the UK

Notting Hill Carnival Events

Are you going to the Notting Hill Carnival this year? Send in your pictures and stories to carnival@itzcaribbean.com

The August Bank Holiday 2010, will be the 46th Notting Hill Carnival. 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.

Calypso Tent

London Calypso Tent Launch
July 31st 2010
The five-week annual pre-Carnival spectacular! A showcase of rich talent of British based Calypsonians. The 'Tent' is open every Friday until the 27th August 2010.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square Time: 8pm
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London Calypso Tent 2010
6th 16th 20th & 27th August 2010
Groovy Soca Monarch Competition (Aug20th)
Calypso Monarch Competition (Aug 26th) .
Click here for more info

Grand Carnival Costume Splash Adult's Day

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. Time: 12pm - 6pm
21st August 2010
The Grand Carnival Splash is an event that demonstrates the art of the Mas Band, Costume-making and brings the Caribbean Carnival experience to Alexandra Palace. Come and enjoy 2 days of vibrant Carnival celebrations fusing Costume, Calypso, Pan and Caribbean cuisine.
Time: Time: 10:00am-10:30pm
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green.

Grand Carnival Costume Splash Childrens Day

Grand Carnival Costume Splash
22nd August 2010
The Grand Carnival Splash is an event that demonstrates the art of the Mas Band, Costume-making and brings the Caribbean Carnival experience to Alexandra Palace. Come and enjoy 2 days of vibrant Carnival celebrations fusing Costume, Calypso, Pan and Caribbean cuisine.
more info
Time: Time: 10:00am-7:00pm
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green.

Panorama 2010

32nd National Panorama Championship
Saturday 28 August 2010
Hosted by the Caribbean Music Association, the UK's top steelbands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title 'National Champions of Steel'.
Horniman's Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, London W10. more info on UK Panorama Championship

J'Ouvert

J'Ouvert
Sunday 29th August 2010
Steelbands participate in a procession to mark the official opening of the 2009 Notting Hill Carnival. Revellers daub paint and mud on themselves as a traditional way of driving away demons.
Location: Ladbroke Grove Road Meet by Sainsburys at the top of Ladbroke grove between 5:30 - 6:00am and get ready to get dutty!Time: 6am - 10am .
Click here for more info on J'ouvert >>

Notting Hill Carnival Children's day parade

Sunday 29th August 2010
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

Notting Hill Carnival Monday

Notting Hill Carnival Monday
Monday 30th August 2010
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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