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The best costumes from Notting Hill Carnival on a very colourful Children’s Day

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THE streets of Notting Hill are awash with colour this weekend, as the carnival comes to town.

Thousands of people transform themselves with amazing outfits to attend Notting Hill Carnival, in west London, every year.

Professional dancers took to the streets of west London
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Professional dancers took to the streets of west LondonCredit: PA:Press Association

The two-day Caribbean celebration kicked off with Children’s Day today – and people were certainly dressed to impress.

From those in the parade to those watching from the pavement, everyone’s fantastic clothes successfully brightened up an, at times, gloomy day.

We’ve rounded up some of today's best costumes…

Best of the headdresses

Today was all about the kids
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Today was all about the kidsCredit: Getty Images
Some wore themed outfits
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Some wore themed outfitsCredit: EPA
While others opted for colourful kit
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While others opted for colourful kitCredit: i-Images Picture Agency
The rain failed to call off the celebrations
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The rain failed to call off the celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
The family friendly day seemed to be a success
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The family friendly day seemed to be a successCredit: PA:Press Association
Sparkly gems were also a common accessory
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Sparkly gems were also a common accessoryCredit: PA:Press Association
The more extravagant the better when it comes to the carnival
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The more extravagant the better when it comes to the carnivalCredit: Getty Images
If you missed out today, the celebrations continue tomorrow
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If you missed out today, the celebrations continue tomorrowCredit: EPA
Check out The Sun's guide for travel and more need-to-know information about the carnival
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Check out The Sun's guide for travel and more need-to-know information about the carnivalCredit: EPA
Those watching the parade also dress up
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Those watching the parade also dress upCredit: Getty Images
Thousands of feathers must have been used to make everyone's wings
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Thousands of feathers must have been used to make everyone's wingsCredit: Getty Images
It was smiles all round for the big day
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It was smiles all round for the big dayCredit: Rex Features

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Some opted for flowers
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Some opted for flowersCredit: Rex Features
Others for flames
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Others for flamesCredit: Reuters
Each group of kids (and adults) taking part had a costume theme
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Each group of kids (and adults) taking part had a costume themeCredit: Getty Images
In full bloom
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In full bloomCredit: Getty Images
Pretty in pink
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Pretty in pinkCredit: London News Pictures

The evil outfits

This Medusa-inspired outfit is slightly terrifying
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This Medusa-inspired outfit is slightly terrifyingCredit: London News Pictures
As is this scary look
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As is this scary lookCredit: Rex Features
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Traditional outfits

The carnival is a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their culture
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The carnival is a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their cultureCredit: London News Pictures
Carnivals have a particularly strong tradition in Trinidad
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Carnivals have a particularly strong tradition in TrinidadCredit: Getty Images
It's a celebration of the abolition of slavery
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It's a celebration of the abolition of slaveryCredit: Reuters
London's first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in Earls Court every weekend
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London's first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in Earls Court every weekendCredit: Getty Images

Disney princesses and super heroes

A Disney princess
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A Disney princessCredit: London News Pictures
Spiderman
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SpidermanCredit: Reuters

The festivities continue in Notting Hill tomorrow, with the main parade.

The entertainment starts at 10am, and continues until 8.30pm.

Notting Hill Carnival is the second biggest in the world – with only Rio de Janeiro’s Brazilian celebrations beating it.

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