Photo by L. Katiyo

Bank Holiday Monday was the main day of the Notting Hill Carnival and regular contributor, L Katiyo made the journey west to report on the festivities.

Photo by L. Katiyo

However, even before she left Canary Wharf station, there was evidence that it was carnival time.

Photo by L. Katiyo

The Notting Hill Carnival regularly attracts over one million people over the two days and this year was the 51st carnival.

Photo by L. Katiyo

Thousands of performers with wonderful colourful costumes entertaining the large crowds lining the  streets in west London.

Photo by L. Katiyo

The warm and sunny day contributed to a relaxed and happy atmosphere although the carnival did pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the recent Grenfell Tower fire.

Photo by L. Katiyo

Many thanks to L Katiyo for the photographs.

Photo by L. Katiyo