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Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
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Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.

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PHOTOS: Inside the colorful Notting Hill Carnival 2024

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Notting Hill Carnival returns to the streets of west London for Europe's largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture, complete with music, dancing, costumes and more. Thousands are expected to attend over the bank holiday weekend, starting Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
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Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: A reveller attends Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Batala Mundo bands pass Westbourne Park Underground station as they take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Batala Mundo bands pass Westbourne Park Underground station as they take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: A reveller attends Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Revellers enjoying themselves at the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
A flag of Antigua and Barbuda is held up as crowds of revellers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
A flag of Antigua and Barbuda is held up as crowds of revelers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: A reveller attends Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
A performer in costume takes part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
TOPSHOT - Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Crowds of revellers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Crowds of revelers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
A performer in costume takes part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
A band plays in the street as crowds of revellers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
A band plays in the street as crowds of revelers attend the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: People serve food at a stand during Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
People serve food at a stand during Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Batala Mundo bands pass Westbourne Park Underground station as they take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Batala Mundo bands pass Westbourne Park Underground station as they take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Performers in costume take a selfie photo as they prepare to take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume take a selfie as they prepare to take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Adult parade takes place on Monday featuring floats and dancers. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 26, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
TOPSHOT - Performers in costume pose for a photo as they prepare to take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Performers in costume pose for a photo as they prepare to take part in the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Police officers march past Westbourne Park Underground station heading for the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
Police officers march past Westbourne Park Underground station heading for the Notting Hill Carnival in West London on Aug. 26, 2024.
Participants taking part in the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP)
Jeff Moore/AP
Participants take part in the Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A reveller attends Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Participants take part in the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, Sunday Aug. 25, 2024. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP)
Jeff Moore/AP
Participants take part in the Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A woman speaks into a microphone while sitting in a buggy as revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A woman speaks into a microphone while sitting in a buggy as revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Participants taking part in the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP)
Jeff Moore/AP
Participants take part in the Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
Participants take part in the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, Sunday Aug. 25, 2024. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP)
Jeff Moore/AP
Participants take part in the Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west London, on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: People serve food at a stand outside a church during Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
People serve food at a stand outside a church during Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A reveller attends Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A reveler attends Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A man stands outside a house selling drinks at Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
A man stands outside a house selling drinks at Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images
Revelers attend Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024, in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children’s Parade taking place. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966.
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