This might be useful for those who are going to be in/around London this coming weekend! It includes discussion on Tube/bus disruptions, the Carnival, and the after party.
As an aside, pick pockets can be a problem, so be sure you only carry what you need and locking a backpack can be really useful!
Notting Hill Carnival visitor guide
Every year the streets of west London come alive with steel bands, calypso music and colourful costumes for one of Europe’s biggest street festivals – the Notting Hill Carnival (August 26-27th).