The official meeting point for Masq by Naitram will be communicated to all registered masqueraders prior to Notting Hill Carnival. Full details including location and arrival instructions will be sent by email closer to Carnival weekend.

Masqueraders will be asked to arrive in the morning before the band moves onto the parade route. Exact timings will be shared with registered participants in advance of Carnival.

Bands typically move onto the Carnival route during the late morning once the parade officially begins. Final timing will be confirmed to all registered masqueraders closer to the event.

The full Carnival route usually takes several hours to complete. Most bands finish during the late afternoon or early evening depending on crowd movement and parade timing.

Expect a full day of music, colour and celebration as the Masq by Naitram band moves through the Carnival route with music trucks, DJs and masqueraders dancing together on the road.

Yes. Mobile toilet facilities will be available for Masq by Naitram masqueraders during the event.

Yes. Refreshments will be available for registered masqueraders throughout the day.

We recommend comfortable footwear, sunscreen, a portable phone charger and minimal valuables. Carnival involves several hours of walking and dancing.

For safety and organisation, only registered masqueraders wearing Masq by Naitram costumes can participate within the band area.

Our stewards, security team and band organisers will be present throughout the route to assist masqueraders if needed.