The annual Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's largest street festivals, was held in London on August 29-30.
© REUTERS / Neil HallPerformers participate in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
Performers participate in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
© REUTERS / Neil HallA performer reacts during a rain shower as she participates in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
A performer reacts during a rain shower as she participates in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
© REUTERS / Neil HallThe event is led by members of the British West Indian community.
The event is led by members of the British West Indian community.
© REUTERS / Neil HallThe carnival is held on August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday.
The carnival is held on August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday.
© REUTERS / Neil HallA performer adjusts her costume before participating in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Britain August 29, 2016
A performer adjusts her costume before participating in the parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Britain August 29, 2016
© REUTERS / Peter NichollsThe carnival is split into to distinct parts: Sunday is Children's Day while Monday is Adults Day.
The carnival is split into to distinct parts: Sunday is Children's Day while Monday is Adults Day.
© REUTERS / Peter NichollsEach year the carnival attracts approximately one million people.
Each year the carnival attracts approximately one million people.
© REUTERS / Peter NichollsPerformers take part in the children's day parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Britain August 28, 2016
Performers take part in the children's day parade at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Britain August 28, 2016
© REUTERS / Neil HallA performer dances with police during the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
A performer dances with police during the Notting Hill Carnival in London. August 29, 2016.
© REUTERS / Neil HallIn terms of the scale of festivities, the Notting Hill Carnival may be rivaled only by the Rio Carnival.
In terms of the scale of festivities, the Notting Hill Carnival may be rivaled only by the Rio Carnival.