Head for the Latin quarter

CARNAVAL DEL PUEBLO

It's the sixth time this fiesta of all things Latin American has hit the streets and it promises 10 hours of carnival and music on five outdoor stages. A good mix of rhythms, including Puerto Rican salsa from Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cuban son from Asere and Brazilian samba from Paulihno da Viola.

You'll also see 12 UK-based bands playing everything from Andes sounds to Pachanga and there are stalls of regional food, plus a family-friendly atmosphere.

The parade of floats leaves Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre at noon, heading down Walworth and Albany Roads and into the park by 3pm.

Burgess Park, Albany Road, SE5 (020-7686 1633). Sun 15 Aug, 11am-10pm, free. Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, Elephant & Castle, SE1 (020-7686 1633). Sun 15 Aug, noon, free. www.carnavaldelpueblo.co.uk.