Notting Hill Carnival 2013 Underway In London Over Bank Holiday Weekend (PICTURES)

LOOK: Notting Hill Carnival In Full Swing
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Sunday saw London's Notting Hill swamped with colour, dancing and music as the annual carnival got into full swing.

More than one million people are expected to enjoy what is the largest street festival in Europe.

It was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community but has since grown into a huge celebration involving people from all backgrounds.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A couple dance during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A couple watch floats passs by during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers covered in powder paint take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume throw powdered paint during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers enjoy the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Atmosphere along the carnival route near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Atmosphere along the carnival route near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Crowds enjoy a performance by street drummer Jo Bucket at the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A child wearing ear defenders tries a turn on the drums at the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A man's dreadlocks covered in powder paint during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Final preparations are made to costumes at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Members of the public enjoying some street food on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Final preparations are made to costumes at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Final preparations are made to costumes at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Final preparations are made to costumes at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume throw powdered paint during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Over the bank holiday weekend the streets come alive to steel bands, colourful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Carnival goer on Portobello Road near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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Revellers embrace on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Street drummer and Red Stripe ambassador Jo Bucket perfoms at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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Performers dance with police officers on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer chat with a police officer on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Performers dance with police officers on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer dances on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Members of the public enjoying some street food on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer dances on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Crowds on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A young child wearing a feathered head-dress watches the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Performers dance with police officers on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Performers in costume take part on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Young girls in costume take part on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Atmosphere along the carnival route near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Crowds enjoy a performance by street drummer Jo Bucket at the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Atmosphere along the carnival route near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Performers at the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer takes part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer takes part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Street drummer and Red Stripe ambassador Jo Bucket perfoms at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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A girl in costume takes part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Atmosphere along the carnival route near the NTS Red Stripe stage at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Red Stripe) (credit:Getty Images)
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Children prepare to take part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A girl smiles as she prepares to take part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A girl in costume prepares takes part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Children prepare to take part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A performer takes part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER (Photo credit should read WILL OLIVER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A young girl in costume prepares to take part in the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Revellers pose for photographs on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Children try to evade the attentions of a wasp during the parade on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 25, 2013. Running over two days, the Caribbean carnival puts on a Kid's day on the Sunday when costume prizes are awarded and a 'main parade' day on the Monday. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)