Dates for the Notting Hill Carnival 2006
The main carnival parade will take place on Monday 28th August on the streets of Notting Hill, with the Children's Day parade taking place the day beforehand on Sunday 27th August.
Notting Hill Carnival Route for 2006
The 2006 carnival route will be broadly unchanged from that of last year. Click here for the Quickmap animated Carnival route map.
Notting Hill Carnival 2006 - Season of Events
In addition to the carnival parades there is a whole season of events, details of which are listed below.
London Calypso Tent - The ‘Calypso Tent’ takes place for the six weeks in the run up to the Carnival weekend at Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN. Hosted by the Association of British Calypsonians. See www.LondonCalypsoTent.com
Dates: 28 July 2006, 4 August 2006, 11 August 2006, 18 August 2006, 24 August 2006, 25 August 2006.
Grand Carnival Costume Splash - Show of the masquerade costumes that will be shown at the Notting Hill Carnival. Hosted by the Notting Hill Mas Bands Association.
Date: 19/20 August 2006
Location: Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY.
Panorama Champions of Steel - Eight of the UK’s top steelbands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title ‘Champions of Steel’.
Date: 26 August 2006
Location: Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road.
ABC Children in the Park
Date: 26 August 2006
Location: Powis Square W11
J’Ouvert – Starting 6.00am at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Kensal Road, steelbands lead a procession to mark the official opening of the 2006 Notting Hill Carnival. Everyone joins in the celebrations and adorn themselves in ‘mud’ or brightly coloured paint depicting the celebration of emancipation.
Date: 27 August 2006
Children’s Day – LNHC actively encourages participation – both performers and spectators – of young people.
Date: 27 August 2006
2006 Notting Hill Carnival
Date: 28 August 2006
Carnival Code
The follow tips will help ensure the Notting Hill Carnival is a weekend of fun for all the family to enjoy
Please remember:
- Have a set meeting place in case you loose family or friends – try not to rely on your mobile phone
- Keep aware, pickpockets will be attracted to the large crowds
- Check arrangements for your return journey before leaving for the Carnival – if you move around the area you may find your return journey easier from another station or bus stop
- Go with the flow of the crowd – don’t try and walk against it
- Don’t bring your valuables or wear expensive jewellery
- Keep your belongings with you at all times
- Don’t carry too much cash or your credit cards
- If you are travelling only a short distance it may be quicker to walk
- Arrange to meet friends and family before entering the Carnival area To avoid congestion, arrive early leave early
Further information
For further details of the 2006 carnival programme please visit the official Notting Hill Carnival website (see links page for the official website).
Information on carnivals in prior years
See the links below for carnival information from prior years
Photographs from carnivals in prior years
Click here to see a gallery of photos taken at previous carnivals.
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