Notting Hill Carnival begins with burst of colour
Summary
The Notting Hill Carnival started in west London, featuring a children's parade with musicians and dancers in bright outfits. This event is part of the largest street party in Europe, attracting over a million attendees and continuing with music and performances throughout the weekend.Key Facts
- The Notting Hill Carnival kicked off with a children's parade on Sunday morning in west London.
- J'ouvert, meaning "daybreak" in French Creole, began the festivities at 06:00 BST with paint and powder-covered streets.
- The carnival is estimated to attract more than a million people over the weekend.
- Musical performances include reggae, rare groove, house, and samba, highlighting Jamaican cultural roots.
- Live stages will feature performances in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park and Powis Square.
- A 72-second silence will be observed at 15:00 on both days to honor the Grenfell Tower fire victims and others.
- Notting Hill Carnival has been an annual event for over 50 years.
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