Luton International Carnival - 2024

Luton International Carnival is a large carnival in Luton, Bedfordshire. The carnival is commissioned by Luton Borough Council and is artistically produced by UK Centre for Carnival Arts, which is based in Luton town centre.

Traditionally it took place on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday every year, but since 2013 it has been on the Sunday of the bank holiday weekend. The route of the procession has varied over the years; in 2016 it started at Wardown Park and made its way along New Bedford Road, Stockingstone Road, Old Bedford Road, Cromwell Hill and back to Wardown Park.

Luton International Carnival, which began in 1976, was inspired by African-Caribbean culture. Now in its 48th year, it also encouraged communities to celebrate carnival traditions from around the world.
The carnival was commissioned by Luton Borough Council and produced by the UK Carnival Arts Centre.

The parade began at 13:00 BST and over the course of about four hours moved from Flowers Way, through Luton Town Centre, to St Georges Square and onto Guilford Street, before setting down at Silver Street outside The Mall Luton.

Maria and Evelyn hoped they inspired people to learn to dance and drum at Paraíso School of Samba.