Recreate the Notting Hill Carnival at home with our party ideas – plus win £50k in The Sun Raffle – The Sun

EVERY year, Notting Hill throws one of the world’s biggest street parties with its famous carnival.

Almost one million people head to the two-day London event. But if you can’t make it, why not bring the party to you?

Get the barbecue going this bank holiday weekend with your own carnival-inspired party — without breaking the bank . . .

COVER YOURSELF: Even in August, the unpredictable British weather can leave our garden parties a bit soggy. Be prepared with a garden gazebo.

They also work as shade from the sun, if we do have that scorcher. You don’t need to fork out a fortune.

Head to Wayfair, where Shumpert 3m x 3m metal party tents, in various colours, are £18.99, usually £47.99.

SAVE: £29

SPICE IT UP: Jerk chicken is one of the Caribbean’s most famous dishes.

Experiment with your barbecue flavours by trying Dunn’s River Jamaican jerk seasoning, down to £1.80 at Sainsbury’s, usually £2.10.

You can be traditional and use cheap and cheerful chicken thighs, £1.80 for 1kg, also Sainsbury’s.

But it is also great used as a marinade for fish or vegetarian kebabs.

SAVE: 30p

RUM-THING AMAZING: Get your garden carnival going with a glass of rum. Light rums are perfect for cocktails, while darker ones are great enjoyed on the rocks, so there will be something to suit plenty of tastes.

Grab a bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum, which is currently on offer at Asda for £13. Was £15.75.

SAVE: £2.75

DRESS TO IMPRESS: Put on your brightest gear to get into the party mood.

Feathers are optional, but for some easy extra sass, add a touch of sparkle with body glitter.

I love the PaintGlow glitter body gel range, £5.99, sold at Superdrug.

It comes in different colours, is easily applied and washed off and is currently on a buy one, get one half- price deal.

There are also neon-UV options on the same offer if you prefer them to glitter.

SAVE: £2.99

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