Adult's Day

Notting Hill Carnival Sunday 24 - Monday 25 August 2008

Posted by Editor on 13 August 2008 at 4:35pm

Carnival really is all about one day - Bank Holiday Monday – the day reserved for the very bravest adults. The ones who can take the huge sound systems, the crushing crowds and the desperate hunt for the nearest loo.

But for those of you who with the stamina to keep going all day the pay off is the most vibrant and exciting day out in London this summer. The culmination of months of hard work designing and creating costumes, putting together sound systems and practising music and dance routines, Monday’s celebration is the true essence of Carnival.

This year’s Carnival sees few changes from the usual line up with the parade route remaining the same and music from your favourite sound systems taking up residence in, for the most part, their usual spots.

Adult’s Day Line Up | 25 August 2008:

Notting Hill Carnival
Europe’s biggest celebration of music, movement and masquerade. On the Road Senior Costume Competition (several categories including King, Queen and Best Band). The ‘Soca on the move’ competition, in association with Caribbean Music Association, also takes place on Sunday and Monday.
Time: 10am – 9pm

Tags: adults, carnival, day, hill, notting, sound, systems

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Carnival Comments - 2007; Kai said on 12th August "Well all i can say is the met police have improved 100% in the last 4-5 years! Being in carnival after 6pm in the 90's was like signing yourself up to the iraq war You were literally fighting to save your life sometimesThank god its over Looking forward to this year!"
Emily! :) said on 08th May
"I thought nottinghill carnival was amazing! I loved it, blowing the horns and everything! I loved the music aswell and jerk chicken hehe!

I can't wait to go this year again, and its on my birthday! Cant wait x "

lindiwe said on 08th March
"im only twelve but i really enjoyed adults day i spent most of the day dancing it was gr8 i cnt wait 2 go dis year x"

Ged Emerson said on 28th August
"I was one of those Batala drummers - we come from all over Europe but our section is from Portsmouth - check out Batalaportsmouth.co.uk!!"

fritz gleiss said on 28th August
"dave walsh: That were about 150 BATALA - drummers, percussionists, dancers etc. Google Batala and you'll find more."

obi 1 said on 28th August
"If you bring in excess of a million people into ANY one area and add alcohol, chances are a small percentage of them will turn into idiots of the most ugly kind. This would be the same regardless of race, creed or colour, you can TRY to take the idiot out of ALL society but you will never take the idiot (whatever colour) out of modern culture."

ricky said on 28th August
"I went this year and it was not so good as when i went for for very first time 4 years ago.You have to wait for 20 - 30 minutes for the floats, the gaps in betwween was too long, that was a downside for this years carnival for me, but what i enjoy about the carnival was the diversity, people from different cultures from all over the world united through music and dance, everybody enjoying themselves in their own unique way, from all ages, that is brilliant.

The police presence was good to see, what was great aswell, to see some officers enjoying themselves, although they are working, well done. well done to the organisers. Looking forward for next year."

padzorelli said on 28th August
"Went to the carnival for the first time this year, what a fantastic vibe! the colour, the music! i danced and soaked up the atmosphere all over Notting hill and didnt see any trouble at all. superb."

dave walsh said on 27th August
"We saw a great attraction - a drum band, mainly white people, 70-80 people, lots of women, they had Natala on their drums - red and white and black and white cozzies -anyone know who they are ?"

Whitey said on 27th August
"I live in Holland Park and these cars are everywhere. They are parking right down the middle of my street. I, for one, will be happy when this crap is over for yet another year."

Maz B said on 23rd August
"I go every year- get there sunday morning leave monday evening. Everyone is too busy partying to worry about starting any trouble. Its such a happy and joyful vibe. I wouldn't be anywhere else in the world!"

pinky said on 23rd August
"Year after year the Carnival rocks - I have enjoyed nearly 10 years at the Notting hill and both days have a specail place in my heart!

Wear comfortable shoes and do not cary any expensive IPods etc and bring along a bottle of water and plenty of tissues then enjoy the vibrant party!"

sam said on 22nd August
"I went to Adults Day last year for the first time the atmosphere was crazy the crowds were unbelieveble I had a great day with all my friends. People always comment on trouble which occurs at the carnival but I didn't see or hear any trouble.

The only problems we had were the expensive prices on alcohol."

rockchic said on 20th August
"Nottinghill carnival is the best day ever, so colourful, so cultured, love it!"