Dancers dressed in colourful plumage and bejewelled bikinis made their way through the streets of west London today as hundreds of thousands of people watched the annual festivities.
As the smell of jerk chicken and the sound of steel drums filled the air, the capital was treated to day two of Europe’s biggest street party.
And not even the occasional downpour could dampen the spirits of those who came to watch, and take part.
Rows of African food stalls, dance stages and sound systems will line the route of the vibrant procession with a number of after-parties keeping the carnival fever pumping until the early hours.
Although some showers are predicted, forecasters said London will be mainly dry with sunny spells throughout the day.
Young performers with huge grins, covered in feathers, jewels and waving flags, danced their way along the sunny route to the sound of steel drums and calypso music to cheers from huge crowds.
