Question: why is notting hill carnival in august?
Answer: This year it's taking place on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August. When and why did it start? The first festival was in 1966 and it was put on by someone called Rhaune Laslett. Rhaune, who lived in Notting Hill with her mum and dad, wanted to highlight and celebrate the diversity in her area by putting on a festival.