London's Notting Hill Carnival: celebration under the rain .

It may have been raining but this did not deter thousands of people from attending the Notting Hill Carnival on bank holiday Monday.

Despite the overcast skies, carnival goers are out in force donning plastic ponchos and sipping on something strong.
Their theme this year is animal instinct, which is embodied in Chenette's green feathered headdress. Ucon won an award at last year's carnival and the 25-year-old is keen to defend their title in 2014.
"The best part is the judging point, they call out each section and everyone just goes crazy. People do not worry about the rain or their hair getting wet - it's carnival."

The streets of west London are a riot of colour and music. From the sounds of Soca to the smell of sizzling chicken, each element of the Notting Hill Carnival helps makes the festival a destination for people from across the world.

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