Europe comes alive every year with the Notting Hill carnival since the first celebration in 1966. This majestic carnival in west London brings together millions to party and have fun. Notting hill carnival 2010 will be held from August 27 to August 30 and the scene would definitely be erratic. The carnival is known to bring together everyone to come out and enjoy without worrying about anything. The aromatic and lip smacking Caribbean food fills in more energy in thousands of dancing revelers. The carefully decorated floats add the right hues to this multicultural event.
The Notting Hill carnival begins with the thundering Steel Band competition on Saturday and this is made even louder by the hundreds of static sound systems that line up the streets. Sunday is the kiddies’ day and presents the perfect opportunity for the West Indian community to show the talent and culture of their young performers. The main parade takes place on Monday, which is also the Bank Holiday and thus attracts massive crowds. Notting Hill carnival is all about celebrating as one, beyond boundaries and to party as if there is no tomorrow. So come together and see for yourself how wild everything turns out to be when Caribbean flavor blends with the English tradition.
Boston carnival is the colorful manner to witness the perfect amalgamation of authentic Caribbean and contemporary America. Caribbean’s are known the world over for their mammoth carnival celebrations and when you mix it up with some great fun and music, what you get is the- Boston carnival. Boston carnival 2010 will be held in August as every year and will have each one of the revelers at their feet. The carnival includes many events and all of these have their own individual importance. The celebrations kicked off with the Steel Band Jamboree at the White Stadium. The stadium saw some electrifying performances from steel bands from Connecticut and Maine. 
This Caribbean American carnival is special because of the fact that it presents a perfect combination of the traditions and music. Boston carnival has been a great party venue for all since 1973 and millions help to make it bigger each year. The Kiddies’ carnival on August 22 will see the young generation displaying their talents and entertaining all present. On August 26, the most anticipated event of the Boston carnival, which is the King and Queen Show, would be organized. The on- stage performance and the extravaganza is the highlight of this colorful event for many. The J’ouvert and the grand Costume Street Parade on August 28 will just be the perfect end to this cross- cultural carnival.
Summers with its warm and sunny days make the perfect time to indulge in some grasping activities with everyone and carnivals are the best way to do this. Carnivals all over the world have grown big but each carnival has its own identity and something distinct that can be associated with it. During carnival, Rotterdam in Netherlands transforms itself into a big party zone where everyone forgets everything and just has fun. The Summer Carnival 2010 in Rotterdam would be the best way to participate in a cultural event and witness the warmth of the city.
The 3-day Caribbean carnival will be held in the city centre with the grand Street Parade on July 31. Travelers from all over Europe will dance to the Latin tunes and the grand floats and the vibrant costumes will sprinkle more hues on the summer carnival. The Battle of Drums on July 30 will see the finest brass bands competing for the coveted best spot. The city centre in Rotterdam surely transforms into a grand stage where the entire artist perform brilliantly and are applauded in an equal manner. The Rotterdam carnival or the Zomer carnival as it is also known is one of the most eagerly awaited events in Netherlands and millions who attend it help in increasing its popularity. 
Caribbean carnivals are known to be the best the world over but if you want to experience a mix of traditional English festival with Caribbean style of partying; you must head to Devizes Carnival. This event is one of the most anticipated events in this part of the world. Devizes is located in Whitshire, which is a county in England and is southwest of Wales. The carnival for the year 2010 will be held on Saturday, September 4 and would sure be another magnificent event like all its previous versions.
The right mix of traditional and contemporary elements makes Devizes Carnival the ideal venue for everyone who wants to get the best of everything. Though the main parade takes place on September 4, 2010, the celebrations will begin at least two weeks before with picnics and the renowned International Street festival. Many famous bands participate in the parade and this year the line-up would include Samba Sulis, Portsmouth Batala samba band, marching bands as well as local costume bands. The carnival royalty selection is also an integral part of the Devizes Carnival where the Carnival Queen, Butterfly Queen and the Carnival prince is chosen. This biggest community event in Devizes is eagerly awaited by all the communities and represents a beautiful celebration fit to signify unity in diversity.
