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UK CARNIVALS - NOTTING HILL

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, 2009, will be the 45th 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 2009

July 31st 2009

The five-week annual pre-Carnival spectacular! A showcase of rich talent of British based Calypsonians. The 'Tent' is open every Friday until the 28th August 2009.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square Time: 8pm
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London Calypso Tent 2009

August 7th, 14th, 21th, 27th, 28th 2009

Groovy Soca Monarch Competition (Aug 21) + Groovy Soca Monarch '08 Brown Sugar
Calypso Monarch Competition (Aug 27) + Calypso Monarch'08 Giselle UK Calypsonians and a host of others...
Click here for more info

Grand Carnival Costume Splash Children's Day

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. Time: 12pm - 6pm

22nd Aug 2009

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 Adult's Day

Grand Carnival Costume Splash

Sunday 23rd Aug 2009

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

31st National Panorama Championship

Saturday 29 August 2009

Eight 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 (near Speaker�s Corner), Marble Arch, London W1. Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

J'Ouvert

J'Ouvert

Sunday 30th August 2009

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 30th August 2009

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 31st August 2009

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.

Quick Links

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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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