World Carnival Commission TeamThe Ghana Police Band has been invited by the World Carnival Commission (WCC) to represent Ghana at two major international cultural celebrations – the Notting Hill Carnival in the United Kingdom and Boston Caribbean Carnival in the United States, as part of efforts to promote cultural exchange and the country’s rich musical heritage. The invitation, contained in a statement issued by the World Carnival Commission, recognises Ghana’s contribution to global African and Caribbean cultural conversations and the country’s long-standing reputation for music, rhythm, and artistic excellence. It said the Notting Hill Carnival is scheduled for August 28 to 31, 2026, in West London, while the Boston Caribbean Carnival will run from August 23 to 29, 2026, with the grand parade and concert forming part of a week-long series of activities. The Notting Hill Carnival, which began in 1966 among London’s Caribbean communities, particularly those from Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados, emerged during a period of racial tension in Britain. The WCC further stated that the Boston Caribbean Carnival serves as a major celebration of Caribbean identity in the United States, bringing together communities from countries including Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, and Cape Verde.