Image captionHundreds of children will take part in the procession winding its way through the streetsImage captionNo matter what your age, or mode of transport, everyone is encouraged to join inImage captionOver the year the children involved become firm friendsImage captionThe children become stars for the dayImage captionCostumes are painstakingly made for every person taking partImage captionPerformers dance in the street beneath a sign reading Migrants Made CarnivalImage captionThe family event is focused on celebration and having funImage captionThe carnival is known around the world as a memorable spectacleImage captionPolice, camera, action: Sgt Richard Berns captured these dancers while on patrolImage captionThose in the procession will dance between Great Western Road and Ladbroke Grove
Media captionCarnival goers brave the rain to dance on the streets on the second day of Notting Hill Carnival
Revellers at Notting Hill Carnival donned ponchos and clutched umbrellas as west London was hit by downpours.
Up to 60 bands in colourful costumes have been taking part in the Grand Finale street parade. There were also 38 sound systems to entertain crowds.
More than a million people are believed to have attended the event across the two days.
Earlier, three men were arrested after a man suffered stab wounds.
Image captionPerformers took advantage of dry spells to show off their costumesImage captionBright umbrellas added to the colourful carnival styleImage captionThis is how the magic happens: Behind the scenes with the London School of SambaImage captionLast minute costume alterations were made ahead of the Bank Holiday parade
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries at about 13:00 BST.
Police made 126 arrests at carnival on Sunday in total, mainly for public-order related offences.
Image captionLabour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn was spotted at carnival on Sunday
Carnival-goer Rebecca Perkins said: "There's something about moving your body to the rhythm of the beat and being surrounded by others doing the same and laughing and smiling and speaking with complete strangers. I love it."
Image captionVisitors enjoyed the spectacleImage captionLambeth volunteer police cadets helped to ensure Carnival was safe for everyone to enjoy
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