The Carnival has taken place annually for over 60 years celebrating Caribbean heritage and culture.
Notting Hill carnival has become a staple of Caribbean culture in the UK and founders haven’t ruled out hosting the event this summer, tweeting that they are continuing to plan as usual for this year's celebrations.
First organised by Trinidadian human rights activist Claudia Jones in 1959, Notting Hill carnival started out as an indoor event in response to the 1958 Race Riots and quickly grew.
Over 60 years later, the carnival is still going, playing tribute to the diversity of culture brought with the Windrush generation.
As many gear up for what could be a return to the West London street party after last year was cancelled, we take a look back at the event over the years.
An array of vibrant parades, performances, and music, colourful West Indian-inspired ensembles flood Notting Hill’s streets each year.
A diversity of Caribbean influenced music is carnival tradition, with bassy sound-systems, live percussion, and steel bands encapsulating what Carnival is all about.
Jerk chicken, corn on the cobs, and other traditional dishes are served at an abundance of food stalls each year. From Trinidad to Jamaica, mouth-watering food from across the Caribbean is a popular aspect of Notting Hill Carnival.
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