In Pictures: 60 Years of Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival began in 1966 to foster cohesion following an outbreak of racial violence. Today, the annual Caribbean community-led event is one of the world’s largest street festivals.
TL;DR
- Notting Hill Carnival started in 1966.
- The event aimed to build cohesion after racial violence.
- It is an annual festival led by the Caribbean community.
- The carnival is now one of the world's largest street festivals.