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AIBU to feel angry about Notting Hill Carnival behaviour?

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ProudBlackMomma · 01/09/2026 10:41

Any other London folk mortified by the Notting Hill carnival? Hundreds of arrests, lewd behaviour, vulgarity and litter. It does not represent my culture. It’s an embarrassment.

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Marellain · 01/09/2026 10:46

It’s fairly repellant. I wish it would stop now, before it turns into anything even worse.

mynameiscalypso · 01/09/2026 10:46

I thought this year’s carnival was relatively peaceful. We don’t live that far away and there wasn’t as much disruption here as in previous years.

Rothburypixie · 01/09/2026 10:44

I think all carnivals/festivals experience some trouble, be it fighting or drugs etc. There’s always some who ruin if for others and the press love to shine a light on Carnival especially.

The individuals who have been arrested should feel embarrassed not you. Thousands of people enjoy carnival every year who behave accordingly.

LlynTegid · 01/09/2026 10:44

Crime does not represent anyone's culture. Any large event becomes a magnet for crime.