It has been three years since the last carnival took place due to the restrictions of Covid-19, so this year’s event is expected to be more special than ever.
This year’s Carnival will feature the first electric float, which has partnered with Spotify on a mission to make Carnival greener – the first time it has gone eco-friendly.
Speaking to Time Out, Mathew Phillip, CEO of Carnival said: “The Electric Ride was a huge success at Glastonbury. We are very pleased and have tested it to check that it can achieve the sound qualities we need and extend the distance and time.
“We really believe that electric vehicles are going to be the future of Carnival, not only from an environmental point of view, these vehicles are much safer,” he said.
Here’s everything we know about Notting Hill Carnival 2022.
What is Notting Hill Carnival?
Notting Hill Carnival is a free street festival celebrating the UK’s Caribbean community. It is the largest street festival in Europe, as well as the second largest carnival in the world, after the Rio extravaganza.
Every year, the festival brings out bangers, wacky chicken beats, eclectic, colorful and exciting costumes, and an absolutely fabulous parade.
The carnival started in 1966 and after a three-year hiatus, this year is set to be bigger and better than ever – with more Mas bands and sound systems than ever before.
When is Notting Hill Carnival 2022?
Glastonbury has hosted its first carnival Notting Hill (PA)
/ PA wireThis year’s carnival will take place on the August bank holiday weekend, which falls on the 27-29 in 2022.
What are the times for Notting Hill Carnival 2022?
On Sunday and Monday, the parade will start at 10:00 amwith the judgment ending in c 6:30 p.m.
Notting Hill Carnival ends at 7 pmwhen the music is interrupted due to a noise curfew, due to what happens in a residential area.
After the music ends at 7pm, you can go home or go to an after party.
Where is Notting Hill Carnival 2022 and what is the route?
The carnival takes place in Notting Hill, but it also spills over into the streets of Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park, Westbourne Grove and Bayswater.
The main parade route for Notting Hill Carnival starts near Westbourne Grove tube station at 9.30am and travels down Great Western Road, before slowly winding its way to Westbourne Grove and then heading up Ladbroke Grove.
The parade is approximately three and a half miles long and takes up most of W10. If you have a smartphone, you can track the parade on the Notting Hill Carnival app, which is available on both Apple and Android.
How can I get to Notting Hill Carnival 2022?
Carnival organizers say they are confident it will return next year (Yui Mok/PA)
/ AP archiveTo get to Notting Hill Carnival 2022, it’s important to remember that the tubes will be busy and the streets packed. The Central Line will be open all weekend to Queensway, Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park, and the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines will serve Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road.
The roads around Notting Hill will all be pedestrianised, meaning buses may be altered and may finish earlier than expected.
What is the Notting Hill Carnaval 2022 programme?
It’s party time: This weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival is set to be the biggest yet
This year’s carnival will feature 38 booming sound systems playing everything from house to calypso, as well as 84 live Mas bands.
Here’s what to expect:
Saturday 27 August
The event kicks off on Saturday with Panorama, a family-friendly event at Emslie Horniman Pleasance Park, near Trellick Tower, which will require a ticket.
This event kicks off the Carnival each year and you can expect live music and an inclusive Caribbean atmosphere as the UK’s biggest steel pan competition takes place.
Sunday, August 28
Sunday is family day at the carnival, but it’s often very busy. The J’Ouvert Carnival in Ladbroke Grove often starts at 6:00am, with steel bands and African drummers parading through the streets.
The children’s parade begins at 10:30 a.m., with young performers dancing through the streets. This year, the children’s parade is led by members of a virtual running community, the Emancipated Run Crew, who will wear green to commemorate those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire five years ago.
Family workshops take place at Emslie Horniman Pleasance Park, along with Caribbean food and drink stalls.
Monday 29 August – from noon
Events begin at noon on Monday’s celebration, with more than 80 groups in spectacular costumes wandering the streets in the main parade. The fun continues, with around 40 sound systems pumping out tunes for the remainder of the day.
