Birmingham carnival

• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: August (biennial event, often around the August Bank Holiday)

• Duration: 1 day (with related cultural events leading up)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets and parks in Birmingham, primarily Handsworth Park

• Organizer: Birmingham Carnival Organising Committee

• Established: 1984 (roots in Caribbean community parades from the 1960s)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are encouraged for parade groups and attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes