Revellers in the adult parade were partying atop floats followed by feathered, mas bands dancing to the beat.

placeholder image — Revellers in the adult parade were partying atop floats followed by feathered, mas bands dancing to the beat.

In pictures: Colourful street parade brings Notting Hill Carnival to a close

By Staff reporter

Published 28th Aug 2023, 18:46 GMT

Updated 28th Aug 2023, 18:55 GMT

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Two landmarks were celebrated: the introduction of sound systems and mas bands 50 years ago transformed it into a large-scale event; and the docking of the Empire Windrush 75 years ago heralded mass immigration from the Caribbean.

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Two landmarks were celebrated: the introduction of sound systems and mas bands 50 years ago transformed it into a large-scale event; and the docking of the Empire Windrush 75 years ago heralded mass immigration from the Caribbean.

Gallery Notting Hill Carnival

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