Luton Carnival

Luton International Carnival is back for its 46 year as part of Luton’s Jubilee Weekend celebrations. We are planning for a return to the streets after two years’ hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Luton has a long history of parades dating back to the 1400s. In 1976, the Caribbean carnival culture made its impact in Luton, which can be seen today. Luton International Carnival forged its way to being the biggest one-day carnival in the UK by 2012. The UK Centre for Carnival Arts was opened in 2009 in response to the vibrant carnival culture in Luton, and the collective cultural impact carnivals around the UK have had on British society.

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