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Best costumes from Notting Hill Carnival's Children's Day

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Every year, thousands of people fill the streets of London with music and colour, wearing spectacular outfits and joining the Notting Hill Carnival. It's a huge celebration of Caribbean culture in the capital city, and it kicks off with the Children's Day parade.

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Hundreds of kids take part in the parade, with lots of dancing and loads of glitter.

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Some go for themed costumes like this footballing tribute - let's hope the ball didn't fall off!

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Performers sometimes spend months perfecting their outfits. We think this bright red flower is pretty good!

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Or this girl, who seems to have gone for a patriotic colour scheme - perhaps she's been inspired by Team GB?

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Some kids all dress together as group, like this gang of bugs.

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and thousands of colourful feathers are used for hundreds of costumes' wings, headdresses, and tails

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Thousands of people turn out to watch the Carnival every year, and they fill the streets of West London.