Notting Hill Carnival Kicks Off with the Children's Parade
- Notting Hill Carnival, celebrating Caribbean culture, began with the Children's Parade on Sunday in London.
- Claudette Sparen, who has attended for 25 years, expressed excitement over the carnival, which honors victims of past tragedies with a moment of silence.
- The Metropolitan Police stated that about one million attendees are expected, with 7,000 police officers on duty.
- Festival chairman Ian Comfort highlighted the importance of multiculturalism, saying, 'this is the best celebration of multiculturalism in the country.
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London celebrates Notting Hill carnival amid concerns over event's future
LONDON (Reuters) -Revellers, dancers and musicians filled the streets of west London on Monday for the annual Notting Hill carnival, one of the world's largest street parties that, despite its cultural prominence, has struggled with funding challenges. Read full story
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Read Full Article'Notting Hill Carnival is in my blood - I was on the road before I could walk' - The Mirror
Mas bands are known for their extravagant outfits but beyond that - there's so much effort that goes in, all year round. The Mirror spoke to key figures at the long standing Hot Wax Mas Band.
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The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the largest street festivals in Europe. The tradition was established by immigrants from the Caribbean in the late 1950s.
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