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<\/a>Image via Flickr – (CC by 2.0)<\/a> – Charlie Marshall<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Since 1966, the Caribbean community in London has taken the streets by storm for a cultural celebration that’s highly entertaining. Notting Hill Carnival has become Europe\u2019s largest street festival, having hosting over 1 million visitors in 2018. Attendees will enjoy parades, live reggae music, exotic street food (like callaloo, a popular Caribbean vegetable dish,\u00a0and deliciously seasoned jerk chicken), incredible costumes, and endless dancing through the streets! There\u2019s fun for the entire family as the carnival hosts a Children\u2019s Day along with a parade. Plus, Notting Hill itself is filled with restaurants, bars, and shops so you’ll never get bored.<\/p>\n Notting Hill Carnival usually takes place in August<\/em><\/p>\n Since 1967, North America\u2019s largest street festival is held each summer in Toronto. The event is commonly called Caribana but it\u2019s also referred to as Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The city expects to see over 1 million visitors from around the world in attendance. Similar to Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, this festival includes dancing, music, and brightly decorated costumes. The intent of the festival is to celebrate Caribbean culture and traditions with people of different ethnic backgrounds. Caribana is a long-running festival from early July to mid-August. The Grand Parade, King & Queen Showcase, and Beyond the Mas are just a few of the events that take place during the long four weeks of the Caribbean celebration. Check with Toronto Caribbean Carnival\u00a0<\/a>for all the details about Caribana!<\/p>\n Toronto Caribbean Carnival takes place in July and August<\/em><\/p>\n Want to attend a Caribbean festival this year? Grab cheap international flights<\/a> to get there!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Part of New York City’s greatness comes from the diverse and rich cultures of both residents and tourists from all around the globe. Throughout the year, you can find a parade or event celebrating a number of different cultural backgrounds. The annual Labor Day Parade began in the 1930s in Harlem and has continued to bring together both local New Yorkers and visitors to celebrate Caribbean culture. The parade, now known as the West Indian Day Parade, takes place in Brooklyn and it’s a day of fun for everyone. If you plan to attend this year or in the future, expect to join the celebration by throwing powdered paint, tasting traditional Caribbean foods, dancing to live reggae music, and of course, watching the parade participants march through the streets dressed in traditional costumes with elaborate floats and props.<\/p>\n The West Indian Day Parade takes place on Labor Day annually<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s a tradition in Barbados that began in 1687, recognizing the end of the sugar cane season. Although the celebration isn\u2019t called a “carnival”, it\u2019s very similar in almost every way. Crop Over is a 3-month-long festival with endless parties, tasty Caribbean foods, Barbadian music, art markets, parades, dancing, tons of culture, and more! The biggest and most exciting day of the festival on Barbados is Grand Kadooment Day, the last day of Cropover. The closing day is filled with lively entertainment from masquerade bands, revelers dressed in amazing costumes decked with feathers and jewels, and non-stop dancing! Music icon, Rihanna who was born and raised in\u00a0Barbados,has been among the participants along with other celebs.<\/p>\n Crop Over usually takes place from early summer to August. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n RELATED:\u00a0How Well Do You Know Your Caribbean-American Heritage & History? Take This Quiz and Find Out!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nToronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)<\/h2>\n
West Indian Day Parade — Brooklyn, NY<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBarbados Crop Over Festival<\/h2>\n
Bayou Bacchanal — New Orleans<\/h2>\n