Perhaps it’s not news to you that street festivals in the UK are highly anticipated by locals, London-based party goers, and even tourists the world over. One, in particular, is the Notting Hill Carnival, led by the West Indian community, which takes place for 3 days every August of the year since 1966. If you wish to immerse yourself in a dazzling, colorful, and one-of-a-kind tradition, you ought to show up on the streets of Notting Hill in the summer months.
Music
Over the course of 3 days, everybody is inspired to be in the mood to be festive with contemporary and traditional music all around. From urban vibes, reggae, and R&B, to funk and club music, you’re sure to enjoy yourself and feel like joining in on the merry-making. International artists including Burning Spear, Jamiroquai, and Wyclef Jean have had a history of making appearances and when you’ll be around, they just might be there too.
Good Food
Aside from the street party, the Carnival is famous for its smell. It’s as if you can taste the smoky, sweet, and spicy appetizers simply by being around the areas of Ladbroke Grove, Royal Oak, and Westbourne Park. Jerk chicken, Goat curries, rice and peas as well as other treats from Caribbean, Indian, and exotic cuisines are featured. You could indulge yourself to all these and get to chit-chat with fresh faces to talk about how bizarre yet delicious the flavor of the different kinds of food is.
Hotels and Residences
When you show up for the street party in London, it is recommended for you to lodge in a suite, hotel, or a holiday apartment. Marylebone, Kensington, and other Burroughs in London are as thrilling to explore as well. While you’re present for the lively festival, you might as well make the most out of your stay in the area.
With Notting Hill being among the largest and most vibrant street festivals in the world, you don’t want to miss out on the excitement. Though there is no official group in charge of the street festival, it is still celebrated annually and surprisingly enough, it attracts more and more people as each year goes. If you want to know why this is, you should be there to experience what it’s like.
