Notting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations
The Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary with a three-day event featuring Caribbean music, dance, and food. The festival included a moment of silence to honor the victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
Why it matters
As Europe's largest street party, the event is a significant cultural landmark for the Caribbean diaspora and a symbol of community resilience in London.
Figure caption, Watch: Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60th anniversary
Notting Hill Carnival has celebrated its 60th anniversary with three days of revelry fuelled by drummers, dancers and colourful costumes.
Europe's biggest street party continued on Monday with the adults' parade, live bands, more than 30 static sound systems and the scent of jerk chicken floating through the air.
The carnival, which celebrates Caribbean culture and history, was first held in west London in 1966.
"We are the greatest when we come together as people," said Jackie, from Jay Dee's Catering, who has been trading at the event for 15 years with her family business.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, What is now Europe's biggest street party was first staged in 1966
Image source, Reuters Image source, PA Media The three-day event began with a steelband competition on Saturday, followed by the children's parade and carnival on Sunday.
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