The great clouds over Notting Hill were quickly dispelled by the exuberant colour and spectacle of carnival 2010

There were many elaborately dressed masquerade artists leading the dancing group

Sunday's parade - on Kid's day, when the costume prizes are awarded - exploded in life with Phoenic Carnival band

This young reveller was clearly having fun

All the beauty of the fair was on display

These women came out in red

Even the police seemed to be enjoying themselves

The sun shone on Monday after a rainy Sunday

The children came out to play

Food and drink are an integral part of the weekend's festivities: curry goat, jerk chicken are Carnival's staples