Parade 2026

Get Ready for the 50th anniversary of Luton International Carnival

Sunday 24th May, 2026 - 12pm to 6pm Wardown Park, New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 7HL

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We are so excited by all the bands who will join us for our 50th Luton International Carnival!

On Sunday 24th May, we will be joined by carnival groups from across Luton and beyond who will all come together to make our 50th Anniversary pure GOLD! With approximately 700 participants expected to be part of the parade they will all dance their way from Market Hill to Wardown Park, with smiles on their faces and hopefully making all who see them smile and dance along. The procession will include a beautiful mix of cultures, ages, and communities all dancing together. From UKCCA's commitment to bringing people together regardless of background or ability, to our planet-friendly green initiatives using recycled materials and electric-powered sound systems and vehicles, this year's carnival promises to be a brilliant example of how Luton celebrates its diversity whilst looking after our future. It will be one big, happy eco-system of family fun that celebrates the past, the present and the in the most spectacular way!

Luton International Carnival Bands 2026

  • Luton Council Carnival Band

  • Luton Youth Council Band

  • The Ghana Society

  • High Town Community Choices

  • Igbo Community Association

  • St Kitts and Nevis

  • Central Dance and Creative Arts

  • Green Bridge Community Housing

  • Mary Seacole Community Housing

  • United Nations Association Luton

  • Alif New Beginnings

  • Polonia

  • Lost in Paradise

  • Mas Incorporated

  • Luton Town Football Club Academy

  • Ferrars Academy

  • The Pioneer Learning Trust

  • Samaritan of South Bedfordshire and Harpenden

  • Windrush 19

  • Mini Stars Childcare Limited

  • SIG Penrose Roots

  • Chiltern Academy

  • GRES Paraiso School of Samba

  • Zodiac All Stars Carnival Group

  • Luton Keralites Association

  • Bedfordshire Police Community Cohesion team with Hillborough Junior School Luton

  • The History Knights

  • Große Gladbacher K.G.

  • Diablada pillareña uk Ecuador CIC

  • Luton Malayali Samajam

This is just a taste of what the Luton International Carnival has to offer. Keep checking our website for updates as we get closer to our ‘Golden’ anniversary!