The mountains of trash that were left on the streets following the Notting Hill Carnival over the weekend will provide a challenging assignment for street cleaners.
Stacks of trash, including a wrecked Transport for London bike and loads of takeout boxes, were seen on the roads and streets in West London around the event.
When it returned to the streets of Notting Hill for the first time in three years, dancers wearing vibrant feathered attire brought the celebration.
This year’s event includes 13 steel bands, 72 mast bands, 6 Brazilian bands, 36 sound systems, and 300 booths. Today is known as the “Adults Day Parade and Carnival,” and it finished at 8.30 p.m. this evening.
Over the duration of the Bank Holiday weekend, an estimated two million people are anticipated to attend Notting Hill Carnival, the biggest street carnival in Europe.
Around 1,000 people attended the carnival’s first event in 1966, and it quickly gained notoriety for its celebration of Afro-Caribbean customs.
It occurs after a Met Police horse passed away after collapsing while doing its duties at the carnival last evening, and a probe has been opened into the passing of Police Horse (PH) Sandown.
Scotland Yard also said that as of 7 a.m. this morning, police had made 76 arrests, including ten for possessing an offensive weapon, four for sexual assault and serious bodily injury, and 19 for assault.
A total of 353 people were detained at the event in 2019, compared to 374 in 2018, 313 in 2017, and 454 in 2016.
According to the Metropolitan Police, it cost £8.6 million to police the most recent carnival in 2019.
However, the event generates an estimated £120 million for the economy and draws tens of thousands of visitors to London.
A bus stop that collapsed yesterday during the carnival as a group of revellers were dancing on its roof is also captured on camera.
As the roof of the Kensal House bus shelter on Ladbroke Grove came way and the revellers tumbled onto the sidewalk, almost crushing four persons below, a large audience observing them was heard to gasp and shout in amazement.
After the event, which occurred at the conclusion of “family day,” which featured colourful and brilliant costumes as the carnival procession made its way around the streets, two persons had minor injuries but did not need additional medical attention.
Prior to paramedics transporting the mother and her newborn kid to the hospital, another lady gave birth on a side street close to Europe’s biggest street event.
While others were dancing and singing “Don’t Worry About A Thing” to Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, two males could be seen in one video hitting each other before being dragged away by others.
The 14-year-old chestnut gelding, which measured 16 hands high, spent a “impeccable” seven years in the Metropolitan Police and has been referred to as one of the force’s most experienced horses.
The Met continued, “PH Sandown was a charming and personable guy as well. He adored food and was always poking around in pockets in search of delights.
Police responded to PH Sandown’s fall at approximately 9 o’clock on Sunday night, but he passed away there.
Although it is still too early to ascertain the cause of death, the animal’s death was today described as a “sudden departure.”
According to the force, PH Sandown is “integral to helping to police London.”
According to the Met, PH Sandown joined the service as a gift in 2015 and rapidly won over colleagues with his friendly demeanour.
He was the trusted steed for boosting new officers’ self-assurance while they went through their training.
The horse “was a pro at policing all sorts of events around London,” according to the Met, who also noted that “he displayed his bravery and heroism at several football matches.”
According to the force, PH Sandown was also chosen to participate in both the Mounted Musical Ride and the Mounted Activity Ride at Olympia.
“PH Sandown was a huge part of the Mounted Branch family and was loved greatly,” it said. Everyone will really miss him.
The Met also said that a post-mortem is being conducted even though it is still too early to ascertain the cause of death.
In addition, a police horse that collapsed yesterday night at about 9 o’clock died while on duty.
Despite receiving immediate attention, the cat passed away on the spot. The cause of death cannot yet be determined, and an investigation will be conducted, according to the police.
Scotland Yard also said that as of 7 a.m. this morning, police had made 76 arrests, including ten for possessing an offensive weapon, four for sexual assault and serious bodily injury, and 19 for assault.
A total of 353 people were detained at the event in 2019, compared to 374 in 2018, 313 in 2017, and 454 in 2016. According to the Metropolitan Police, it cost £8.6 million to police the most recent carnival in 2019.
However, the event generates an estimated £120 million for the economy and draws tens of thousands of visitors to London.
Before paramedics came and transported the mother and child in an ambulance, cops were observed soothing the lady in the meantime.
‘We were contacted at 18.45 on Sunday, August 28 to reports of a person in labour inside the footprint of Notting Hill Carnival,’ a spokeswoman for the London Ambulance Service said.
“We treated an adult and a child at the spot and brought them to the hospital as a priority,” the statement reads.
MailOnline has requested an update on the mother and child’s health.
Pam Small, 54, a carnival visitor from the US, was attired in a complex glittery costume with yellow feathers during today’s Adults Parade.
She is thrilled to be returning after Covid since she has been visiting the UK for the carnival for nine years.
She uttered: “Everything about it is wonderful. It’s incredibly unique to be here because of the people, culture, and variety.”
People stopped to dance and snap pictures with Clayde Tavernier, 23, who was standing there while adorned in a blue feathered crown.
The dancer from the Dominican Republic, who comes every year, said: “Carnival gives me the freedom to express who I am and to be myself. I travelled great distances to be here and have a good time.”
Iona Edesiri Thomson and Neve Kearneg, both 18 years old and from London, were following the march along Ladbroke Grove while donning Jamaican flag-inspired makeup that included Caribbean green and yellow.
Added Ms. Thomson: “Since we were little children, but this is the first time since Covid. I like the cuisine and the people so much. It’s great to see people prepare foods from their own cultures.”
According to Ms. Kearneg, “Britain is often fairly white, but coming to the carnival demonstrates that we are a multicultural country. It’s also fantastic for tourists, which boosts our economy.”
Rolando Ponde, 34, was a participant in the parade and was decked up in identical white, purple, and pink feathers as well as white platform shoes.
He stated: “Because it reconnects individuals with their heritage and culture, carnival is unique. In the UK, we each have a community, and at carnival, we can all come together.”
Sitting on camping chairs close to people partying on the road while sporting Caribbean-inspired accessories were Sharon Decairos, 54, and her sister Samantha Decairos, 53.
stated Sharon Decairos: “We were all confined to the home with COVID-19. What we were lacking was this.”
We can finally relive our culture, her sister continued.
The official Notting Hill Carnival procession was started yesterday by members of the Emancipated Run Crew, who were wearing green as a symbol of respect for the Grenfell victims.
Young youngsters in groups danced around the streets while blowing whistles while being accompanied by their parents. “It (the mood) is amazing – everyone is so enthusiastic about carnival coming back,” said Jules Stephenson, co-founder of the club.
Arrests during the Notting Hill Carnival so far this year
According to Scotland Yard, police have made 76 arrests as of 7 a.m. today for the following offences:
Drug possession 11 times
triple criminal harm
Public order 10 times
19 attacks
4-times sexual assault
possessing intoxicating drugs three times
10 times having a dangerous weapon
(3) DUI offences
4 x GBH
Nine x Other
Due to the pandemic, the two-day celebration has been postponed for two years.
A 40-year-old nurse from Basildon named Carina Charles stated, “I appreciate the unity of the people and the variety of the cultures.”
“My favourite music is the Soca music from my native Caribbean. Everyone is cheerful and happy to be out of lockdown after three years.
People dancing in the streets of West London were thrilled by various sound systems as they grinned to the loud music.
Small youngsters waved Jamaican flags and waved to onlookers while standing on the doorsteps of their homes.
Living at Kensal Rise, Shauna Walsh, 38, said: “It’s good to come back” because of how encouraging and kind the environment has been.
As a native Londoner, Sadiq Khan expressed his happiness that carnival was returning.
He said that this year’s carnival was in high demand since it celebrated Caribbean culture, tradition, and history.
We believe it will be the largest and finest event ever, he said.
But Mr. Khan also cautioned that the carnival has been impacted by the rising cost of living.
We are seeing people who wanted to have floats and music systems withdraw out because they couldn’t afford to pay their costs, he added.
Farah Mokaddem, 32, made the trip to Notting Hill Carnival this year from Geneva. I’ve always wanted to come here, she said.
The mood is really lively, she said, since everyone is on their balconies and terraces. Additionally, individuals of all ages are observing the passing traffic.
‘There’s a terrific mood, everyone appears to be having a good time,’ said Paul Wright, a 36-year-old account manager from Ealing. More individuals, in my opinion, are here to have a good time than to engage in any events.
He continued by saying that everyone had a good time and that it was a “wonderful event.” The weather could always be better, Mr. Wright said in jest.