Notting Hill Carnival 2018 in picturesPublished27 August 2018Image source, ReutersImage caption, The festival has been taking place since 1966, and celebrates the Caribbean community with their bright colours, exciting music and delicious food.Image source, PAImage caption, More than a million people had been expected to join the festivities during the two-day event. But on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said fewer people appeared to have attended than usual "probably because of the weather".Image source, ReutersImage caption, Monday's parade featured none of the rain which hit Family Day on Sunday.Image source, ReutersImage caption, At the parade you can watch brightly decorated floats and costumed performers dancing through the streets. There will be around 15,000 costumes on display - all handmade - and around 30 million sequins get used!Image source, EPAImage caption, Live music including calypso, reggae, and salsa is always a feature at this festival. Here traditional Mas bands take to the parade route.Image source, PAImage caption, Almost 7,000 officers will be policing the event on Monday.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tributes were paid to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire on both days of the event. A 72-second silence was held to remember the 72 people who died at the block, which is close to the parade.More on this storyKids celebrate Notting Hill Carnival. Video, 00:02:26Kids celebrate Notting Hill CarnivalPublished28 August 20172:26In pictures: Notting Hill Carnival costumesPublished28 August 2017Police officers dance at Carnival. Video, 00:01:04Police officers dance at CarnivalPublished27 August 20131:04