(27 Aug 2000) French/Nat
The biggest carnival in Europe got under way on Sunday as hundreds of people took to the streets of Notting Hill in London.
The 36th annual street festival will feature more than 75 costume bands and two live stages this year.
Organisers predict that more than two (m) million revellers will descend on west London over the next two days to join in with the festivities.
More than 7-thousand police will be on duty at the festival, famous for its colourful floats and costumes.
The event continues on Monday with the adult procession.
SOUNDBITE: (French)
"It's great fun we have had a good time we came yesterday for the steel band competition. Today there is lots of music, people are friendly and its really hot."
SUPER CAPTION: Jimmy Wachter from Guadeloupe, Vox pop,
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