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Moments from the Notting Hill Carnival

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The Caribbean carnival returns to the streets of Notting Hill after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.
Performers in costume dance during the Notting Hill carnival on August 28, 2022 in London, England. The Caribbean carnival returns to the streets of Notting Hill after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.
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People have fun during the Notting Hill Carnival
People have fun during the Notting Hill Carnival which is one of the largest street carnival in Europe, in London, United Kingdom on 28 August 2022.
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Dancers
Dancers perform during the Notting Hill Carnival which is one of the largest street carnival in Europe, in London, United Kingdom on 28 August 2022.
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The opening of the Notting Hill carnival begins with ‘J’Ouvert’ on August 28, 2022 in London, England.
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Revellers
Revellers covered in paint as the opening of the Notting Hill carnival begins with ‘J’Ouvert’ on August 28, 2022 in London, England.
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Revellers huddled up and covered in paint attend the Notting Hill Carnival on August 28, 2022 in London, England.
Revellers huddled up and covered in paint attend the Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 28, 2022 in London, England.
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Performers process down the route during the Notting Hill carnival on August 28, 2022 in London, England.
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Smoke rises as particapants covered in paint are seen during thr opening of the Notting Hill carnival on Aug. 28, 2022 in London.
Smoke rises as revellers are covered in paint are seen during the opening of the Notting Hill carnival on Aug. 28, 2022 in London.
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A Reveller in the event holds up paint as the opening of the Notting Hill carnival begins with 'J'Ouvert' on August 28, 2022 in London, England. The Notting Hill.
A reveller in the event holds up paint as the opening of the Notting Hill carnival on Aug. 28, 2022 in London, England.
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Croydon Street Orchestra steeldrum band moves their instruments before performing at the 2022 Panorama UK National Steelband Competition ahead of Notting Hill Carnival on August 27, 2022 in London.
The Croydon Street Orchestra steeldrum band moves their instruments before performing at the 2022 Panorama UK National Steelband Competition ahead of Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 27, 2022 in London.
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A stilt-walker is seen the evening before the start of Notting Hill Carnival on August 27, 2022 in London.
A stilt-walker is seen the evening before the start of Notting Hill Carnival on August 27, 2022 in London.
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A mural of Rhaune Laslett, one of the original organisers of Notting Hill Carnival, by Lin Kam Art is seen painted onto boards put up outside a shop ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 27, 2022 in London, England.
A mural of Rhaune Laslett, one of the original organisers of Notting Hill Carnival, by Lin Kam Art is seen painted onto boards put up outside a shop ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 27, 2022 in London, England.
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Drummers perform during the parade on the second day as Notting Hill Carnival returns after a two-year absence.
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A performer wears a flamboyant costume during the parade on the second day.
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Performers of Notting Hill.
Performers wearing costumes participate in the Notting Hill Carnival. The annual carnival celebrates Caribbean culture and draws over a million visitors.
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Samba dancers prepare before the start of the Notting Hill Carnival in London.
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Samba dancers take to the steet on day two of the Notting Hill Carnival.
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