Revellers of Notting Hill Carnival paraded the streets in glamorous and eccentric outfits alongside colourful floats to celebrate the annual Caribbean festival.

Thousands of people lined the route in sunny weather, with temperatures soaring to 26C.

The world-famous street party, which is the largest in Europe, officially begun on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading along the streets.

Bands and floats representing the Caribbean, African and Brazilian diaspora paraded through west London on Monday as Notting Hill Carnival entered its second day in flamboyant style.

Groups included Bajan Raw Licquer, Mahogany, Chocolate Nation, Mas Africa, Vincy Alliance and United Kreyol, which reflect traditions from Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Jamaica, Dominica and Haiti.