Notting Hill Carnival is getting warmed up for another huge festival in west London, celebrating Caribbean culture.
London's Afro-Caribbean communities have been celebrating their culture and traditions with the two-day festival since 1964.
Around 500 people came then, and now around one million people attend the carnival annually, with the event getting bigger and better every year
This year, the carnival will take place over the August bank holiday weekend; Saturday August 29 to Monday August 31. The main carnival parade and events will take place on the final two days.
Here's all you need to know about the festival schedule and timings:
Friday August 28:
A precursor to the festival, The Association of The British Calypsonians will be hosting the 23rd London Calypso Tent in Notting Hill.
From 8pm-11pm, an electrifying showcase of storytelling, poetry, political commentary, humour and much more will be going on to get you warmed up for the events to come.
Carnival Village, Tabernacle, Powis Square, Portobello, W11 2AY.
Saturday August 29:
From 6pm-10pm, there will be a free 'Panorama', with performances from steel bands and a steel band competition.
Emslie Horniman Pleasance Park, Bosworth Road, Notting Hill, W10
Sunday August 30:
From 6am-9am, the day kicks off with J’Ouvert, a fun opening with dance, drummers and steel bands.
From 10am-8.30pm, there will be a Sunday parade and family day, with flamboyant costumes, Caribbean music, calypso performances, workshops and fabulous food.
Monday August 31:
From 10am-8.30pm, there will be the finale and Monday parade, as 60 bands and 38 sound-systems rock Notting Hill.
For all the amazing pictures and action from last year's Notting Hill Carnival, check out our gallery!
