It's nearly that time of year again with only one more week to wait until Notting Hill Carnival lights up the streets of West London for a weekend with music dancing and an explosion of colour.
Held every year on the August bank holiday since all the way back in 1966, carnival has become one of the most famous events held in London and something people flock from all over the country to be a part of.
Celebrating everything to do with Caribbean culture whether its arts like music, craft and dance to heritage and history, the Notting Hill Carnival is something you really can't miss.
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So to start getting you ready and into the carnival spirit, we've put together our best pictures from last year's edition capturing exactly what you can expect this year on Sunday August 27 and Monday August 28.
Whether it's awe-inspiring masquerade outfits toiled over for days, throbbing crowds sharing in the joy of the occasion, or mesmerising dancers decked in every colour of the rainbow you can be sure that every bit of it will be there in 2023.
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