If it is the notting hill, it must be rum and lager
The Notting hill carnival, the largest of such road show in Europe is held every year on the last weekend of August (The bank holiday weekend). The carnival is a celebration by the Afro-Carribean community, but enjoyed by all, shows the vibrant nature of ethnic mix of London. It is held in the Notting Hill area, with Portobello road and the main juncture for the passing trucks. The roads are full with people in boisterous mood, dancing, drinking and enjoying.
It last two days, with Sunday being the children's day and the Monday as the Adult's Day. The carnival starts at 9 in the morning and lasts till 7 in the evening. The best part is the joyous mood of hhe crowd, dancing singing, drinking at their best. People in scores, shake their hips at the reggae tune, dancing for hours. One more thing along with the lager is the street food. Numerous stalls are there selling Jerk Rice, chips, burger and more.
It is an experience that you will carry forward, but again if you dont like the hip-hop music (that too in loud volume), dont like crowd, please dont venture out on those days. Also better not carry anything valuable, as you might be mugged in the crowd.
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