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

We're ready for the Parade! See you there!

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We're ready for the Parade! See you there! 〰️

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

  • UKCCA CARNIVAL LEGENDS

  • Alan Vaughan Moko Jumbies

  • Luton Council Carnival Band

  • Große Gladbacher K.G.

  • Luton Youth Council

  • Mini Stars Childcare Nursery

  • The Ferrars Academy School

  • Chiltern Academy School

  • Luton Town Football Club Academy

  • Stopsley High School

  • Pioneer Learning Trust - Southfield Primary Academy, Chantry Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy

  • Bedfordshire Police Community Cohesion Team and Hillborough Junior School

  • Alif New Beginnings

  • Polonia

  • History Knights

  • Zodiac All Stars Carnival Troupe

  • Central Dance and Creative Arts

  • Luton Keralites Association

  • Luton Malayali Samajam

  • Luton Roma Trust

  • Windrush 19

  • The Friends of Mary Seacole: Mary Seacole Housing Association

  • St Kitts Nevis and Friends

  • Pride in Luton

  • Samaritans 

  • UKCCA Priscilla Bus

  • Paraiso School of Samba

  • The Ghana Society UK

  • Igbo Community Luton

  • Mas Incorporated

  • Lost In Paradise

  • Diablada Pillareña UK Ecuador CIC

  • Three Star Coaches

We are deeply honoured to welcome four extraordinary Carnival legends to lead the celebrations for Luton Carnival’s 50th Anniversary. Aunty Margaret of the St Kitts, Nevis and Friends Carnival Band, Colin Spalding formerly of Rampage Mas Band, Marilyn Gearing of Samaritans Carnival Band, and Maureen Scarlett of the Luton Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Care Forum Carnival Band each embody the spirit, resilience and creativity that have shaped our Carnival’s story. Their lifelong dedication has been exhibited by the creation of beautiful costumes. They have also uplifted communities, inspired generations and helped make Luton Carnival the cultural treasure it is today.