Notting Hill Carnival 1997 part 2

On 25th August 1997 1,300,000 people attended the Notting Hill Carnival. This is an annual event which takes place in Notting Hill, London, England each August, over two days (Sunday and the following bank holiday).

It has continuously taken place on the streets of Notting Hill since 1965. It is led by members of the Caribbean population, many of whom have lived in the area since the 1950s. The carnival attracts up to 2 million people today, putting it the second largest street festival in the world, after Rio. It is also often compared to Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin. (less info)