Notting Hill Carnival is this coming bank holiday. There are two big days of fun. Sunday has a kids and family focus, with a children's parade. While Monday the parade is more about the adult groups, but there are still many children taking part, so don't be put off by that.
I can only speak to Monday, but I performed last year and I'm performing again this year. Get there early if you're interested in the parade. Our group, Paraiso, tries to get close to the front, as it's first come first served for groups in the parade. Samba is energy intensive, so you'll want to see us closer to the beginning of the route than near the end. It often takes 2 hours of almost continuous performance to reach the end of the route, so everyone is rather pooped by the end of it all. Our best performance will always be nearer the start of the route. You can even follow us on GPS this year, woo!
We practice all year for this one performance, and I'm sure many other groups do as well. So everyone is putting their all into making a wonderful, exciting experience for you. Looking into a sea of cameras is flattering, but the real thing that you can give to the performers is a lovely smile and a bit of a dance yourself. I find it energizing to see the audience dancing along as we parade past. We're not just bashing away at our drums for the samba girls in their feathers to dance along to, it's meant for everyone, so join in. You can even get a preview of this year's song here.
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