Summer may be winding down, but when it comes to carnival season, di vibes cyah done! If you thought fetes and bacchanal only existed in the Caribbean, think again. After all, the “Mother of the Notting Hill Carnival,” Claudia Jones was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad. So it’s only natural that across the pond soca junkies wave their flags with pride during London’s annual Notting Hill Carnival.
Feters from all across the country, and the world at large, descend on Notting Hill for a weekend of revelry and culture. From dutty J’ouverts to pretty mas, our brothas and sistas in London prove that they can get on bad for the culture just like the rest of us.
If you were looking for a new carnival to add to your global fete list next year, check out these photos from Notting Hill Carnival that are sure to give you pure vibes — and have you ready to book a flight!
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Whether they were getting on bad for J’ouvert or shining in their vibrant costumes, feters at Notting Hill Carnival in London proved that they can mash it up with the best of them.
