Grenadians In UK
Carnivals & Festivals
Carnivals & Festivals
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St Patrick Day Parade | Sun, 16 March 14
The carnival parade from Belfast City Hall at 12 noon. Themed St Patrick – to the future, for 2014, St Patrick is re-imagined as a time-travelling adventurer on a colourful journey to the future of Belfast. To participate visit Beat Carnival. |
Berlin Carnival Of Cultures | 6-8 June 14
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Acton Carnival | Sat, 5 July 14
The theme for 2014 was ‘Spirit of Acton’. Celebrating 12 years of local pride and heritage, a procession with costumes and live music, leaves Woodlands Park at 12 noon ending at Acton Park where festivities continue until 7pm|Facebook |
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Huddersfield Carnival | Sat 12 July 14
For 30 years Huddersfield Carnival, which is now one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Yorkshire, has been drawing inspiration from the Caribbean and allowing local communities to develop and display their talents in costume design, music and dance. |Facebook |
Derby Caribbean Carnival| Sat 19 July 14
Bringing a taste of the Caribbean to the city of Derby with live music, processions, food and craft stalls and a carnival queen show. Organised by the Derby West Indian Community Association, this 2 day event has grown in popularity and size since its launch back in 1975. |
Coventry Caribbean Festival|Sat, 26 July 14
Now in its 24th year the festival is used as a platform to encourage community cohesion. Organised with close links to the Westindian community it is now a major feature in the summer calender and ideal family entertainment |Facebook |
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Birmingham Carnival | Sun, 4 Aug 14
This biennial carnival celebrates African-Caribbean culture, art, food and music. A procession from Holyhead Road starts at 12 noon. Thousands of people are expected to line the route to Handsworth Park where festivities end at 8.30pm. |
Cardiff Mas Carnival | Sat, 9 Aug 14
The Carnival, which is now in its 25th year, brings Cardiff City Centre alive with hundreds of flamboyant costumes and carnival creations, masks and headpieces, giant puppets on backpacks and mobile sculptures |Facebook |Twitter |You Tube |
Hackney One Carnival | Sun 15 Sept 14
The parade, which starts at 2pm from Ridley Road, will brighten up the borough and entertain residents and visitors alike. Ending back at Ridley Road there will be lots of music, costumed carnival performers and international food. The day ends at 8pm |Twitter |
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
Now in its 47th year this West Yorkshire carnival is organised by the Leeds West Indian Centre. A procession leaves Potternewton Park, Harehills Avenue at 2.15pm and will fill the streets with dance and music for 3 hours | Facebook |Twitter |
Luton Carnival | Sun 25 May 14
This fantastic, one day, multicultural event, is a real highlight in the carnival diary. Born in 1976, a spectacular parades leaves - and returns to - Wardown Park at 1:30pm. Expect an eclectic line up of music performers and lots of stalls. |
Manchester Carnival
Enjoy the sounds, sites and smells of the Caribbean at the event which ha|s brought Caribbean culture to the forefront annually for over 30 years and is the North West’s largest celebration of Caribbean music and carnival arts | Facebook | Twitter |
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Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is held every August Bank Holiday on the Sunday and Monday of the last weekend in August and was, until recently, officially the biggest street party in Europe. Notting Hill Carnival celebrates the diverse cultures which make up Britain’s identity. It’s loud, vibrant and full of people of all ages dancing and grinding to the beat. The first London Carnival was held on 30 January 1959 at St Pancras Town Hall and was televised by the BBC, and has been led by the Caribbean community in London ever since. Carnival culture proves to be popular, and at its peak it was attracting one and a half million people from around the world. It is London, or rather Notting Hill, at its best! Every year the Carnival build up, creates an air of anticipation, as people prepare costumes and practice for the big event. The amazing atmosphere that sweeps the area for the weekend is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. With the flamboyant costumes, imaginative floats and Carnival beats, keeping people coming back year after year. The Carnival weekend begins with the countries top steel pan players, competing at the Panorama event. On the Sunday (children’s carnival day) and Monday (main adult carnival day)Soca, Calypso, Hip Hop and RnB, Reggae, Samba and Salsa, tunes blast from speakers large and small, costumed Mas players dance behind their extravagantly decorated floats. Crowds fifteen deep, with flags waving, whistles blowing with smiling faces everywhere, dancing in the streets. People from all around the world come to experience Notting Hill Carnival and play ‘Mas’ (masquerade) as the floats go by. You will never go hungry at Notting Hill Carnival. Follow your nose! The air is thick with the smell of BBQ in places, and hundreds of stalls line the streets, selling delicious jerk chicken, barbeque corn and plenty of sugar cane. Almost every road has a ‘sound system’ playing either calypso, dub, reggae, roots, hip hop, r’n’b, soca, garage, salsa and latin music. There is definitely something for everyone! If you love the Carnival costumes, don’t miss all the events leading up to the big weekend. Notting Hill Carnival isn’t just something to watch, but a huge street party where everyone is invited to join in. Up to one million carnival revellers crowd this neighbourhood every year during the festival, but the huge police presence keep the party goers feeling safe. Facebook |
Northampton Carnival
The Northampton Carnival has a great local history and always aims to unite communities all around Northampton during the event itself. The people of Northampton and surrounding area’s each year come together in order to share good feeling and enjoy the culture that is carnival time. The Northampton Carnival has had strong traditions within the town from its great old history in the 1960′s through the midsummer meadow times in the 1980′s, to its short break in the late 1990′s until its revival in the year 2005. The carnival aims to bring together all of the communities in the town to unite to celebrate and party to show each communities beliefs and culture. The Parade will Parade leave Delapre Park and Fun and excitement continue at the park. The stage will be alive with entertainment and lots to see and do at the stalls, displays and fun fair. 2014 Carnival Theme “A Carnival Fantasy of The World in Colours” |
Nottingham Caribbean Carnival
http://www.tuntum.co.uk/carnival/f activities and entertainment for all the community, drawing crowds of up to 80,000. Live performances from the main stage, music tents, workshops, stalls, funfair, créche facilities and truly something for everyone! The Nottingham Caribbean CarnivalThe Nottingham Caribbean Carnival is one of Nottingham’s most spectacular and colourful events with two days of FREE family entertainment for all to enjoy. There will be live performances from local, national and international artists over 2 stages plus the BIG parade through the city centre on the Sunday. Nottingham Caribbean Carnival will be held at the Forest Recreation Ground. Facebook |
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Nuneaton CarnivalRaising money for local charities by holding an annual Carnival procession & gala in June and various other events throughout the year Facebook Twitter
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Preston Caribbean Carnival
Preston carnival is the largest and longest running cultural celebration in Preston outside of the Preston Guild, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. Preston comes alive in May as the city danced to the rhythms of the Caribbean. Carnival is open to people of all ages and is a platform for anyone who wishes to promote the essence of all that is positive about Caribbean Carnival. It all starts at 12 Noon on Sunday when the procession travels from Moor Park, down Deepdale Road and through the city centre ending up in Avenham Park, where there will be lots of music and dance to get everyone in the party spirit. Facebook |
Reading Carnival
Reading Carnival is an annual event that has been running since 1977. The main Carnival Processon takes place on the second Bank Holiday Monday in the month of May. It involves a procession around the streets of the town where people of all ages create colourful costumes and form a parade of music and dancing. The carnival extends the tradition of others around the world, where members of Caribbean origin share this fun and entertaining event with the wider community. Once the procession has completed its route, the party continues in one of the town’s largest recreational areas: Prospect Park. Here you can experience the taste of the Caribbean as stall holders sell traditional food, drinks, and arts and crafts. Further entertainment is provided on the stage, where our DJ will introduce local and international performers who will showcase their talent. Fun rides for the children are also available. An amazing day out for all the family. |
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Ryde CarnivalRyde Carnival in the Isle of Wight is one of the oldest established carnivals is England, with the first event held in 1888. Today it is a platform for up to 2,000 performers. Masquerade, soca, steelpan, samba all feature at the event attended by about 50,000 visitors. There are three processions for 2014 – The Main Procession will be held on Saturday August 2nd, on Friday August 29th it’s the Children’s Procession, Saturday August 30th the ultimate Island carnival of the year – Ryde Illuminated, when hundreds of participants and many thousands of spectators will join the fun. The Mas parade is the highlight and finishes at Simeon Street, recreation ground where the judging of the costumes takes place. This is a sensory feast of sound, with musical influences from Rio Samba, Trinidad Steel Pan and Local bands. Movement in fabulous costumes with influences from Trinidad, Rio, Notting Hill, Venice, English Masquerade and Mardi Gras. Colour an experience like no other! Where, for a few hours, we can all forget who we are and what we do – and just party!
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St Paul's Carnival
St Pauls Carnival is one of the highlights of the Bristol calendar of events and has been running since 1967, with a break in 2006 and 2012. It has grown year on year and now attracts audiences of over 60,000 each year. St Pauls Carnival is continually evolving with its programme of events working to ensure that it gets better. Thousands of people get involved including musicians, sound systems, children and families, artists, all contributing to make it a successful carnival event. Facebook |
Tottenham Carnival
Every June, Tottenham Carnival brings all ages together in the spirit of community and togetherness for the Festival. Since it launched in 1997, the event has grown in popularity each year, and now has up to 60,000 people attending. One of north London’s largest events, celebrating what is thought to be the most ethically diverse area in Europe with around 300 languages spoken, the Tottenham Carnival has become an annual favourite for tens of thousands of people. In 2012 and 2013 Tottenham Carnival was cancelled due to lack of funding, will it make a return in 2014? |
Twickenham Carnival
Twickenham will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival, complementing the borough’s Gardens Festival and forming part of the wider Twickenham Festival. Beginning with the riverside parade leading crowds along the Riverside to the Carnival village in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery celebrations continue with a variety of live music and dance, food from around the globe, games, activities and workshops suitable for the whole family.
Twickenham will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival, complementing the borough’s Gardens Festival and forming part of the wider Twickenham Festival. Beginning with the riverside parade leading crowds along the Riverside to the Carnival village in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery celebrations continue with a variety of live music and dance, food from around the globe, games, activities and workshops suitable for the whole family.
UK Mas Bands
Abir Mas
Addicted Mas
Arawak Mas Band
Bacchanalia Carnival Band
Bajan Revellers
Beeraahaar Sweet Combination
B Dark Inspirations
Burrokeets UK
Candy Mas
Calabash Carnival Club
Cocoyea
D Riddim Tribe
Dragons Mas Band
Enigma Vibes
Flamboyan Carnival Band
Fox Carnival Band
Fusion Community Carnival Arts
Genesis Carnvial Band
Glorious Backstage Arts
Heritage Social Arts and Dance
Invaders Mas Band
ISIS Carnival Band
Jamboulay Carnival Arts
Jun Mo Generations
Karma Infinity Mas Band
Kuumba Carnival Band
Lagniappe
La Trinity Carnival Mas
London School of Samba
Mahogany Carnival
Mangrove Mas Band
Mas Domnik UK
Mas With A Difference
Masquerade 2000
Oxygen Mas Band
Paddington Arts Elimu
People of Paradise
Perpetual Odyssey
Phoenix Carnival Costume Band
Pioneers and Their Offspring
Poison UK
Pure Lime
Quilombo do Samba
Shipwrecked
Rampage Carnival Club
Ruff Diamond Explosion
Soca Massive Carnival Arts
Soca Saga Boys
South Connections
St Clement and St James Carnival Band
Stardust Mas
Sunshine International Arts
Tears
Trini Posse
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Club
TT Mudders
UK Chocolate Nation
UCom
Vybz Carnival Band
Yaa Asantewaa Carnival Group
Xtreme St Lucia
Addicted Mas
Arawak Mas Band
Bacchanalia Carnival Band
Bajan Revellers
Beeraahaar Sweet Combination
B Dark Inspirations
Burrokeets UK
Candy Mas
Calabash Carnival Club
Cocoyea
D Riddim Tribe
Dragons Mas Band
Enigma Vibes
Flamboyan Carnival Band
Fox Carnival Band
Fusion Community Carnival Arts
Genesis Carnvial Band
Glorious Backstage Arts
Heritage Social Arts and Dance
Invaders Mas Band
ISIS Carnival Band
Jamboulay Carnival Arts
Jun Mo Generations
Karma Infinity Mas Band
Kuumba Carnival Band
Lagniappe
La Trinity Carnival Mas
London School of Samba
Mahogany Carnival
Mangrove Mas Band
Mas Domnik UK
Mas With A Difference
Masquerade 2000
Oxygen Mas Band
Paddington Arts Elimu
People of Paradise
Perpetual Odyssey
Phoenix Carnival Costume Band
Pioneers and Their Offspring
Poison UK
Pure Lime
Quilombo do Samba
Shipwrecked
Rampage Carnival Club
Ruff Diamond Explosion
Soca Massive Carnival Arts
Soca Saga Boys
South Connections
St Clement and St James Carnival Band
Stardust Mas
Sunshine International Arts
Tears
Trini Posse
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Club
TT Mudders
UK Chocolate Nation
UCom
Vybz Carnival Band
Yaa Asantewaa Carnival Group
Xtreme St Lucia
Brixton Splash
Images from Brixton Splash, 2012 - celebrating the diversity of the Brixton community | Brixton Splash Online | Twitter
Images from Brixton Splash, 2012 - celebrating the diversity of the Brixton community | Brixton Splash Online | Twitter
Groups & Associations
UK Centre For Carnival Arts (UKCCA)
The UKCCA is dedicated to supporting and enriching the wonderful world of UK carnival. It is a living, breathing, creative space designed specifically to unite, engage and support carnival arts.
The UKCCA is dedicated to supporting and enriching the wonderful world of UK carnival. It is a living, breathing, creative space designed specifically to unite, engage and support carnival arts.
ITZ Caribbean
For everything Caribbean
For everything Caribbean
History & Education
100 Great Black Britons
Black Presence: Asian and Black History in Britain, 1500-1850
Connecting Histories Project
Moving Here - 200 years of Migration
The Black Presence in Britain
Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA)
Abolition of the British Slave Trade - I
Abolition of the British Slave Trade - II
Every Generation
The Duleep Singhs - The Last Maharajah of the Punjab
Black Presence: Asian and Black History in Britain, 1500-1850
Connecting Histories Project
Moving Here - 200 years of Migration
The Black Presence in Britain
Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA)
Abolition of the British Slave Trade - I
Abolition of the British Slave Trade - II
Every Generation
The Duleep Singhs - The Last Maharajah of the Punjab
