Six decades after its beginnings in West London, Notting Hill Carnival remains a powerful expression of Caribbean identity, resistance and cultural influence. For one weekend each summer, the streets of West London become a living showcase of Caribbean culture. Steelpan orchestras fill the air with melody, sound systems shake the pavement, masqueraders parade in elaborate costumes and the aromas of jerk chicken, curry goat and other Caribbean favorites drift through the neighborhood. In 2026,...
Six decades after its beginnings in West London, Notting Hill Carnival remains a powerful expression of Caribbean identity, resistance and cultural influence. For one weekend each summer, the streets of West London become a living showcase of Caribbean culture. Steelpan orchestras fill the air with melody, sound systems shake the pavement, masqueraders parade in elaborate costumes and the aromas of jerk chicken, curry goat and other Caribbean favorites drift through the neighborhood. In 2026,...