It will have to continue or the race card will be played. 

yeap race card will be pulled out, plus its like xmas day for drug dealers..

Wild horses and suitcases full of cash could not make me go anywhere near Notting Hill when the 'carnival' is on

It's anything but a carnival and should have been stopped long ago,but we all know why that will not happen.

why do they never have street parties for Music of White Origin eh?

There is no equivalent of the Notting Hill Carnival celebrating music of white origin because nobody has bothered to organise one, so  organise it if you want one, jno. Notting Hill Carnival started in a town hall, organised by one woman so it can be done.

Maybe we're a conservative lot, preferring the small carnivals with marching brass bands and Morris dancer that most towns and cities have, St Patrick's Day parades with Irish music and of course many paid for events such as Glastonbury and the Proms.

A very large park near me puts on a two day pop concert every year, affordable for most at £15 a day for adults. 

Notting Hill Carnival originated in the Caribbean community in London as a way to celebrate their culture and heritage, while also addressing racial tensions in the area. It evolved from smaller indoor events in the late 1950s to the large-scale street festival it is today, taking place annually in Notting Hill, West London. 

Here's a more detailed look: 

Early Influences:

The Notting Hill Carnival has its roots in the Caribbean, particularly Trinidad, where carnival traditions are vibrant and deeply embedded in culture. 

Addressing Racial Tensions:

The first Notting Hill Carnival was organized in 1959 by Trinidadian human rights activist Claudia Jones in response to the Notting Hill race riots of 1958. It was conceived as a way to ease tensions and foster unity among diverse communities in the area. 

Growth and Evolution:

While the initial indoor events in 1959 were held at St. Pancras Town Hall, the festival moved to the streets of Notting Hill in 1966, marking the beginning of the Notting Hill Carnival as we know it today. 

Key Figures:

Claudia Jones is often credited as the founder of the carnival, while Rhaune Laslett played a significant role in organizing the first street festival. Trinidadian musician Russell Henderson and his steel band also played a crucial role in the early years of the outdoor event. 

A Celebration of Culture:

Today, Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival, showcasing Caribbean culture through music, dance, food, vibrant costumes, and parades. It continues to be a powerful symbol of resistance, resilience, and community solidarity

//why do they never have street parties for Music of White Origin eh?//

I should have put a pound on this comment coming up.

I was at a fantastic British carnival-style event on June 13th when I attended the Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday Band Contest.

This take place in villages accross Saddleworth and Tameside and is supported by all the top brass bands in the country. It is hugely popular in this area and is all free. Next year it will be on May 29th. Check it out! Give it a go! Sure is worth it guvnor!

Looks fun, 10c. Everyone fully clothed, thankfully 😀

https://saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk/

It's a great day, Barry. It starts at 4 pm and goes on till 11 pm in all villages. All the top bands are there, plus some fun ones as well, such as Chav Brass. Bands come from all over the world to take part. There was one from Australia this year. The army were also there with a band from Catterick. It really is a true British event. 

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I should have put a pound on this comment coming up.//

jno (a known far leftie) raised it, so its a race baiter.

Should have been stopped years ago, as should any such event in the street that gets out of hand.

But it wont be.

I may have gone to it some years ago, 10C, or something very similar, when family lived in Baildon.  

Been to it twice. Not for ages though. Got food poisoning from a goat curry the first time. Second time, with my woman with me, when we tried to reach the station to leave, the cops were forming a chain and preventing it !!!! Had to go walkies until we found a space to get through and walk back. Madness.

Yeah, it's a shame the criminality seems to run rife there during the show. It'd be a pity if it closed due to that; but they can't seem to control themselves so there's a good reason to deny permission.

But if the police can't even control Muslim mobs protesting unlawfully, what chance confronting the whole comminity there ? They've probably lost control and need to be very heavy handed to achieve anything. And I think they're already released all the murderers and rapists, and filled the cells with far right wing hate crime posters having the audacity to point out facts. So what will they do with the thousands they'll have arrested ?

dunno why the annual crimeathon was'nt banned years ago.