Monday 31 August 2015

Notting Hill Carnival bands take to the road for 2015

Notting Hill Carnival bands are taking to the roads of west London for the second day of what is thought to be Europe's largest street music festival.
Up to 60 bands in colourful costumes are taking part in the Grand Finale street parade. There are also 38 sound systems to entertain crowds.
Carnival band
Half a month's worth of rain was predicted to fall but the performers were undeterred

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunder, heavy rain and possible lightning in London.
Carnival goers
Image captionBright umbrellas added to the colourful carnival style
London School of Samba preparations for the Grand Finale parade
Image captionThis is how the magic happens: Behind the scenes with the London School of Samba
London Samba School members prepare for the adult's Grand Finale parade
A man has his make-up applied at the London School of Samba
Behind the scenes at the London School of Samba
Make-up application at the London School of Samba
Behind the scenes at the London School of Samba
Image captionLast minute costume alterations were made ahead of the Bank Holiday parade
The event is expected to be attended by millions of people across the two days and police had made 95 arrests by 21:00 BST on Sunday.