Thousands of cops on duty to keep Carnival revellers safe – South London News

Thousands of cops on duty to keep Carnival revellers safe – South London News

The Met will be on duty in their thousands this bank holiday weekend to keep the public safe, as Notting Hill Carnival is welcomed back to west London after the pandemic. The... Read more »
Community-centred art pavilion to be unveiled at London’s Notting Hill Carnival

Community-centred art pavilion to be unveiled at London’s Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place in west London this weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus, is getting a striking new art and architectural landmark. The London-based artist Alvaro Barrington and... Read more »
New Mural Celebrating Pioneer of Notting Hill Carnival to be Unveiled in West London

New Mural Celebrating Pioneer of Notting Hill Carnival to be Unveiled in West London

This August, multi-disciplinary artist, carnivalist and DJ Linett Kamala will create a brand-new carnival themed mural outside Studio West Gallery, Notting Hill ahead of this summer’s long-awaited return of the Notting Hill... Read more »
Minstrel troupe, West London All Stars, ready to rock the Carnival

Minstrel troupe, West London All Stars, ready to rock the Carnival

This week the InnieKaap spotlight falls on one of the KKKA Super League Minstrel troupes, West London All Stars (WLAS). This formidable 1 500-member-strong “Klops” hails from Athlone (known as West London... Read more »
East London’s forgotten carnival which lasted a whole week and had floats with everything from missiles to hospital beds

East London’s forgotten carnival which lasted a whole week and had floats with everything from missiles to hospital beds

A marching band, followed by four horses pulling some beer, a red dragon, some bagpipers, and an acid trip inspired milk float, all walk down a street in Walthamstow in 1964. No... Read more »
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Pop Brixton, Hackney Bridge and Peckham Levels are bringing a taste of carnival to South East London – South London News

The countdown is officially on for the August bank holiday weekend, and as there’s no Notting Hill Carnival this year, destination venues Pop Brixton, Hackney Bridge and Peckham Levels are bringing a... Read more »