Problem
A million people attending Notting Hill Carnival but not one knows how to load a picture onto Wikipedia.
Answer
Neither do I. I shall have to remedy this.
Leeds Carnival
I just discovered there's also a Leeds Carnival, same dates as Notting Hill. The Leeds Carnival has, or had, a king and queen of the carnival.
The latest picture on Wikipedia is from 2009.
The king of the Leeds Carnival in 2009. Photo by 'Chemical Engineer' from Wikipedia.
LEEDS
A father and daughter were the King and Queen of the Parade in Leeds in 2009.
Another novelty is a Prince and Princess of the Parade for children.
The founders were given honours for their initiative and hard work as you will see if you read the Wikipedia article.
It looks like the revellers and photographers in Leeds have been asleep for eight years. Maybe the tourist board of Leeds could look into this.
Update. 11.30 pm UK time many more pictures.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4827264/Notting-Hill-carnival-goers-cover-reporter-paint.html
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.
A million people attending Notting Hill Carnival but not one knows how to load a picture onto Wikipedia.
Answer
Neither do I. I shall have to remedy this.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4827264/Notting-Hill-carnival-goers-cover-reporter-paint.html
Update - they've now added a video to this page.
Update - they've now added a video to this page.
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/notting-hill-carnival-live-travel-13535859
Leeds Carnival
I just discovered there's also a Leeds Carnival, same dates as Notting Hill. The Leeds Carnival has, or had, a king and queen of the carnival.
The latest picture on Wikipedia is from 2009.
The king of the Leeds Carnival in 2009. Photo by 'Chemical Engineer' from Wikipedia.
LEEDS
A father and daughter were the King and Queen of the Parade in Leeds in 2009.
Another novelty is a Prince and Princess of the Parade for children.
The founders were given honours for their initiative and hard work as you will see if you read the Wikipedia article.
It looks like the revellers and photographers in Leeds have been asleep for eight years. Maybe the tourist board of Leeds could look into this.
The magic words are not 'upload photo' but 'add image'.
UK AND EUROPE
UK AND EUROPE
France[edit]
- Carnaval Antillais de Colombes — every year late June.
- Carnaval Tropical de Paris — every year early July.
- Carnaval of French West Indies, about two months between the Sunday of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday[44]
Germany[edit]
The Netherlands[edit]
USA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA
Wiki also has a list and links to numerous Caribbean Carnivals all around the Caribbean, plus more in the USA and Europe, many in the Caribean and several in Canada.
A few of the festivals have either fizzled out or been cancelled. I wonder if the reason is cost, lack of sponsorship, or violence or the increased cost of security needed. Anyway, plenty of festivals are still taking place.
Why would you or could you go?
You like music.
You like performing arts, singing, dancing, comedy.
You love costumes, looking at them, making them.
You are looking for outdoor activities.
You want to support the event.
You want to sponsor an event.
You want to promote your business of music, songwriting, costumes, food, drink, events,.
You are looking for a surprise or new event for a birthday or anniversary.
You are planning a short trip to family or on business to a specific city or country and want to extend the stay over a weekend or holiday with a specific event to enjoy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Adding_image
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_carnivals_around_the_world
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_carnivals_around_the_world
UK
www.visitlondon.com
http://www.visitleeds.co.uk/maps-and-more/Tourist-Information-Centre
http://www.visitleeds.co.uk/maps-and-more/Tourist-Information-Centre
www.visitbritain.org
USA
https://lvcaribfest.com (Las Vegas October 26-29 2017.)
https://lvcaribfest.com (Las Vegas October 26-29 2017.)
https://www.nycgo.com New York City official page. Other websites offer NY discount passes.
https://www.visittheusa.co.uk/
Update. 11.30 pm UK time many more pictures.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4827264/Notting-Hill-carnival-goers-cover-reporter-paint.html
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.
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