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Hackney Carnival

Future of Hackney Carnival under threat as Town Hall withdraws funding

'Despite the stark economic reality, we want to preserve hope and joy'

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Carnival, 2020

‘Explosion of colour’: Hackney Carnival to make its long-awaited return on 22 September

The major event has not taken place in person for half a decade

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Explosion of colour’: Hackney Carnival to make its long-awaited return on 22 September

Ridley Road dropped from Hackney Carnival route over safety fears

The market street was a ‘crush’ when the last in-person parade took place, says council’s health and culture chief

Author: Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter

Ridley Road dropped from Hackney Carnival route over safety fears

‘Delighted’: One of Hackney’s leading cultural hotspots says its pandemic recovery efforts are ‘taking effect’

Shoreditch Town Hall’s latest report offers sense of optimism after ‘deep impact’ on finances

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Delighted’: One of Hackney’s leading cultural hotspots says its pandemic recovery efforts are ‘taking effect’

Borough leader ‘cannot guarantee’ that Hackney Carnival will return next year

The annual event was cancelled last month following the Queen’s death

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Borough leader ‘cannot guarantee’ that Hackney Carnival will return next year

‘A constant in all our lives’: Local politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96

Town Hall cancels this weekend’s Hackney Carnival as nation enters period of mourning

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘A constant in all our lives’: Local politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96

Hackney Carnival is coming back – here’s how you can take part

One of the UK’s biggest events is returning to the streets after two years online

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Hackney Carnival is coming back – here’s how you can take part

Hackney Carnival regulars to create films for a virtual edition this summer

The annual September parade has been postponed until next year as Town Hall focuses resources on coronavirus

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Carnival regulars to create films for a virtual edition this summer

Hackney Carnival off as council pours resources into coronavirus fight

Mayor says decision is ‘sad news’ but delivering vital services over the coming months must take priority

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Carnival off as council pours resources into coronavirus fight

Culture boss and Conservative councillor in ‘girls in bikinis’ spat over Hackney Carnival

Cllr Aron Klein says Carnival is ‘total waste of time and money’ as Cllr Guy Nicholson rejects comparison of event to ‘naturist seaside resort’

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Culture boss and Conservative councillor in ‘girls in bikinis’ spat over Hackney Carnival

‘Glastonbury moment’: Hackney Carnival could take a ‘one-year rest’

Council culture boss says ‘challenge’ must be put to Town Hall to seek investors for carnival

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Glastonbury moment’: Hackney Carnival could take a ‘one-year rest’

Dancing babies and woolly trees: Next month’s Hackney Carnival set to be ‘biggest and best yet’

Yarn-bombing and baby disco added to 8 September line-up, alongside the iconic parade through the new Hackney Central location

Author: Hackney Citizen

Dancing babies and woolly trees: Next month’s Hackney Carnival set to be ‘biggest and best yet’