Happy 60th anniversary, Notting Hill carnival – a symbol of all that London can be | Sadiq Khan

<p>Its founders understood the power of culture to challenge racism, build understanding and turn strangers into neighbours. We need that now as much as ever</p><ul><li><p>Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London</p></li></ul><p>This bank holiday weekend, the streets of Notting Hill once again set the stage for one of the greatest celebrations on Earth.</p><p>Children danced through the streets in a blaze of colour. Costume-makers with deft fingers created masterpieces from feathers, sequins and gems. Street vendors served up world-class pepperpot, Trinidadian roti and jerk chicken, and sound systems and steelpan bands shook the streets with the unmistakable sound of carnival.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/01/60th-anniversary-notting-hill-carnival-london-sadiq-khan">Continue reading...</a>