The Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary in London. The event is one of the largest street festivals in Europe and takes place annually in the British capital.
The first parade took place in 1966. At the time, the event was far from being a celebration or a spectacle, having emerged as a necessity for the Caribbean community in London.
The main objective of the first carnival was to unite all those who were divided. The initiative was born within the Caribbean community that lived in Notting Hill, at the time marked by racial and social tensions.
Over the six decades, the Notting Hill Carnival has grown and become an international cultural reference, maintaining its roots in Caribbean tradition and the struggle for community unity.
