Colorful carnival in the UK

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Aug. 25, 2013.

More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community.

The streets come alive to steel bands, colorful floats and costumed performers as members of the public flood into the area to join in the celebrations

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Aug. 25, 2013.

Revellers in costume throw powdered paint during the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe line up at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe line up at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Final preparations are made to costumes at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.

Revellers in costume take part in the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Revellers enjoy the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 25, 2013.

Members of the Paraiso Samba troupe prepare for the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013.