United Kingdom: Notting Hill carnival marks 60th anniversary in LondonPhoto by Jorge Bagnuoli on Pexels
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United Kingdom: Notting Hill carnival marks 60th anniversary in London

Euronews Portugal1 September 2026 at 13:53

The Notting Hill Carnival returned to the streets of London to celebrate its 60th anniversary, maintaining the tradition of animation and festivity that characterizes this cultural event. This year's edition featured music, dance and colorful costumes, elements that have been the hallmark of the carnival over the past six decades.

The event is an important cultural reference for the British Afro-Caribbean community, which uses this celebration to reaffirm and celebrate its roots and traditions. The carnival's return after a period of interruption due to the pandemic made this edition even more significant for participants and organizers.

The 60th anniversary marks a trajectory of survival and growth of an event that was born as a form of cultural resistance and that has become one of the largest street festivals in Europe. The celebration attracted thousands of people to the streets of Notting Hill, demonstrating the continued relevance of this cultural manifestation.

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