Grand Carnival Costume Splash

Colourful: Get up close to carnival costumes
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A week ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival you can get up close to the costumes and the designers who create them.

The event is organised by Notting Hill Mas Bands Association and, on Saturday, there's a showcase of children's costumes, with adult finery the following day. Children can join in face-painting and mask-making.

  • Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way, N22 (07913 702 311). Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, noon-7pm, £10, under-12s £3, concs £5.

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