The Carnival's Complex Legacy: A Celebration of Culture and a Reflection on Safety Concerns Notting Hill Carnival has long been a beacon of Caribbean culture in London, a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and food that draws millions to its streets every year.
This 60th anniversary marked as much a tribute to the past as an embracing of the present.
From humble beginnings in 1966, when Caribbean immigrants came together to hold their own festival in west London, the carnival has evolved into one of Europe's largest street parties.