Went early on the Sunday with my 1 year old, very wet but still great fun. Lots of friendly people enjoying seeing a drenched man holding a can of beer, dancing at Dsico Hustlers whilst pushing a stroller back and forth.
Great atmosphere but think that might be because of the plucky revellers trying to have fun despite the weather, this helped with the crowds as fewer people meant very easy to get around.
Stuck to the SE corner, Disco Hustlers, Solution, King Tubby’s but enjoyed Rampage the most, my son managed to fall asleep there which is some achievement given the volume.
I heard Monday was extra packed and lively especially as it was dry. I can easily see how many would think that’s a nightmare. For those that hate carnival it’s probably because they’ve been caught in a crush around then. I’d suggest they head down around lunchtime instead, much more tolerable and you can leave when things get bad.
And it’s all free! In London! Also still find it incredible walking down millionaire’s row all boarded up with a massive soundsystem at one end on full blast.
Highlight had to be the MC at Rampage though, they were sponsored by a trading app this year which prompted him to toast about financial prudence: “stocks and shares, stocks and shares”.