Birmingham International Carnival

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Birmingham International Carnival takes place biennially in Birmingham, England.

Caribbean style carnivals were held in Handsworth Park there, from 19841994. The following year, the carnival moved from the park out onto the streets of Handsworth, since which time it was known as the Birmingham Carnival. In 1999, it was again held in a park, but this time in Perry Barr Park, following a procession from Handsworth's Soho Road, as the Birmingham International Carnival.

Thousands of revellers celebrate to carnival music, while floats and colourful, vibrant costumes light up the carnival procession route.

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