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Tickertape parade: Dancers scream with delight as they take part in the 2011 Notting Hill Carnival

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Fun and Games: Colourfully-clad participants - one wearing a headpiece decorated with the Olympic rings - walk along the parade route

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Centre of attention: It was had not to miss this carnival-goer, decked out in flamboyant flamingo pink



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We're having a party: This dance troupe - perhaps inspired by the colours of Brazil - brought a touch of class to the party atmosphere





Main event: Drummers take to the streets of Notting Hill, west London, to perform on the second day of the carnival




Blondes having more fun: London Mayor Boris Johnson appeared to enjoy himself as he mingled with spectators



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Huge event: The streets of Notting Hill and surrounding areas are filled with revellers

SPECTATOR STABBED IN STREET




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Although this year's carnival has been relatively trouble-free, police have confirmed that they are investigating one report of a stabbing.

It is understood a male spectator was stabbed in the side of his stomach during this afternoon's carnival.

Police and paramedics provided emergency treatment to the man, who also injured his right hand in the incident.

The extent of his injuries are not known, nor is it known if the victim was hospitalised.



Record numbers of police officers were on duty, with London's reputation at stake in the wake of widespread violence and looting earlier this month.

The festivities got off to a peaceful start yesterday, with more than 5,500 officers on the streets, as revellers descended on the capital for Europe's biggest street festival.



Between 6am on Sunday and 8am today there were 88 arrests for a variety of offences, including drugs possession, public order, theft, criminal damage, robbery and assault, the Metropolitan Police said.
This evening police confirmed that an additional 82 arrests had been made, bringing the total number of arrests made during the two-day party to 170. That compares favourably to last year when 243 people were arrested.
Police confirmed that the 170 arrests made as of tonight were for a slew of offences including drug possession, handling stolen good and driving while disqualified.
Officers from the dog support unit also seized three Pit-Bull type dogs under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act but no-one was arrested, the force added.

Last night, Commander Steve Rodhouse announced there would be a larger police operation in place today, with yesterday's 5,500 officers increased to 6,500.
Police chiefs launched their 'robust' strategy against troublemakers by making more than 40 pre-emptive arrests last week and agreeing an earlier finish time with organisers.
Commander Rodhouse said: 'Traditionally, Sunday is children's day, thousands of people came out in Notting Hill to take part in this vibrant event which is so important in the capital's calendar.
'Through effective stop-and-search, we believe we have deterred and prevented trouble from taking place.

'We've worked closely with event stewards and have seen huge support from all carnival participants to meet that really important earlier closedown.
'Our intelligence picture has not changed and we will make sure that our officers are out stopping the right people so everyone else can take part and join in the fun.'

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Feeling hot, hot, hot: Dancers wearing red, yellow and orange catch the eye


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All smiles: One participant checks that her extravagant headgear is in place and firmly secured

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Dancing in the street: The crowds were able to get up close with carnival dancers



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Flamboyant: A woman shows off her carnival costume, left, while another displays her dancing skills



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Colourful: The event is expected to draw one million people to the area, making it Europe's largest street festival



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Say cheese: A woman makes ingenious use of her camera to help her apply make-up today


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Butterfly: This carnival-goer's rig looks dramatic as she hits the streets


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Carnival queens: The vibrancy of the occasion was captured by the costumes of these two dancers


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What a day: These participants enjoy themselves while wearing dramatic headgear, left, while others take part in the parade, right



Delicious: Chefs prepare industrial quantities of jerk chicken for the hungry masses


Police have put in place a Section 60 order, which allows them to search individuals to prevent serious violence, and a Section 60 AA order, giving officers the power to require any person to remove items that conceal their identity.

Elsewhere in London there were more than 4,000 additional officers 'as well as the thousands who are normally on duty', Mr Rodhouse said.

Mr Rodhouse previously said troublemakers were plotting disruption via social networking technology.
He said the 'degree of chatter' surrounding troublemakers was consistent with previous years - despite thousands of arrests after the wave of looting and violence that gripped England a few weeks ago.
London Mayor Boris Johnson issued a rallying call before the festivities began to 'let the true spirit of London shine through', hoping the carnival will help heal wounds left by the riots.
'It's right that the carnival goes ahead so we can show the world that the overwhelming majority of London's people are decent, law-abiding citizens who respect the law, love their city and want to celebrate our vibrant, diverse and historical culture,' he said.

The Mayor will be visiting the carnival this afternoon.
Carnival-goers have so far enjoyed clearer skies today than they did yesterday.

Victoria Kettley, forecaster at MeteoGroup, said: 'It has been a fine start and should remain dry. Temperatures will be about 18 degrees.'
After downpours the previous day, the weather yesterday was mainly kind to revellers and remained mild, although showers passed through Notting Hill for half an hour.


Show of strength: Police were out in force throughout the day and by this evening had made 170 arrests - a significant reduction compared to last year



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Fun times: More women join the party as a policeman looks on

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Putting on a show: Dancers give a dramatic performance for the Bank Holiday crowds
 
mimi mpaka leo sijui reason ya hii kitu, is it a tradition au? alaf mbona watu weusi wanakua wengi zaidi.

And wats the reason of having it? mbona wanaume hawashiriki?
Naomba mnitoe ujinga wangu wadau
 
Ha ha ha aa msishangae tunajitahidi na sisi ,tunakaribia kuibadili fiesta kuwa carnival ,mambo huanza taratibu
 
Anzisheni na Tanzania mlambwe bakora!
acha kutuzingua wewe!
kama ulishafatilia wakati ule tulikuwa tunamdiscuss yule mbarbados-rihana niliwaahidi kuwa no later carnival itakuja tz nadhani huu ndo mwanzo.
for ur imfo carnival means more than business.
 
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