Colourful floats

Revellers of Notting Hill Carnival paraded the streets in glamorous and eccentric outfits alongside colourful floats to celebrate the annual Caribbean festival.

Thousands of people lined the route in sunny weather, with temperatures soaring to 26C.

The world-famous party, which is the largest in Europe, officially begun on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading along the streets. (Daily Mail)