38 Amazing Pictures From Notting Hill Carnival 2014

Notting Hill Carnival is underway and we're bringing you all the best pictures from this year's parade and parties. Here's what has happened so far. On Monday, keep it locked to Capital XTRA from 1pm for updates from Carnival.

1. On Monday, the weather for Carnival was not good, but that didn't stop people...

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2. ... from bringing some serious party vibes.

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3. Once again, parades filled the streets throughout Notting Hill despite the awful weather.

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4. Everyone was having a massive party.

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5. And that meant dancing in the streets...

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6. With people you knew and maybe people you didn't.

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7. What rain?

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8. Someone people found inventive ways to shelter from the rain.

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9. Under cover of the Westway, Basement Jaxx played the Red Bull Carnival party.

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10. And the crowd were loving it.

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11. So were the dancers.

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12. Back on the street, the Carnival continued through the streets of Notting Hill.

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13. Attention!

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14. The crowds flooded the streets of Notting Hill despite the weather.

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15. And the entertainers were better than ever.

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16. As ever, the street performers wore incredible outfits at this year's Carnival.

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17. In contrast to the rain of Monday, on Sunday the Carnival started with much better weather.

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18. Taking place over two days, the event attracts thousands of Carnival-goers.

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19. As ever, the outfits on show at this year's Carnival are incredible.

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20. A member of the Notting Hill Carnival procession.

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21. People of all ages joined the procession on Sunday.

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22. It might be carnival time, but there's also a spare second to take a selfie.

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23. This police officer is loving it.

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24. Capital XTRA will be coming live from Carnival on Monday from 1pm.

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25. The traditional Carnival route sees the procession take in areas around Westbourne Park.

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26. Spirits were high as this year's event kicked off.

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27. Thousands of people lined the street to watch the procession.

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28. And dozens of different musical acts joined the parade.

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29. Carnival-goers at Notting Hill Carnival 2014.

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30. The crowds flocked into the streets of West London for Carnival.

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31. There was no shortage of amazing street food available for Carnival-goers.

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32. A procession at the opening day of Notting Hill Carnival.

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33. Cheers.

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34. A Carnival-goer at the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday.

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35. A member of the Carnival procession gets his face painted.

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36. A Carnival-goer at Notting Hill Carnival.

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37. The Carnival continues on Monday.

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38. Keep it locked to Capital XTRA for more updates from this year's Carnival.

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