Kiddie Carnival, the day children come out and 'play mas' (ie masquerade), precedes the big day tomorrow.
We arrived so early in the morning before the crowds arrived that it was great ... we made it to Trini Hill, where all the Trinis congregate, got a great spot by the road and waited patiently for it all to start. In fact I was so patient I never left my spot all day in case I didn't get it back!
This year's theme was ‘Welcoming the World’, with each group interpreting the theme through colour and costume. The theme's a great one considering Notting Hill Carnival includes the many countries across the West Indies, and people all over the world flock to see it.
Before you start looking at the photos, get yourself a drink and settle down ... there are quite a few because I just couldn't make up my mind which photos so I included as much as possible.

The view towards Trini Hill, way in the distance on the right, first thing in the morning as we walked towards it.

The police presence was huge ... this was only a few of the large numbers we saw walking from place to place during the day.









These girls were part of a larger group ... all in different colours: pink, green, yellow.

I didn't expect this ... the hugest group throwing chocolate everywhere: over themselves, the crowd, over everything.

One of the smaller costumes ... but such a beautiful colour.

Popeye and Olive Oyl ... these costumes were hugely and absolutely gorgeous, but I'm still wondering how they fit with the theme.

Another shot of the Aztec theme kids ... this time as they danced away from us.

I think this was the largest costume carried solely by a person and without wheels or some other (allowed) assistance.

A flame inspired costume ... and another requiring running repairs as they day progressed.

Another of the many steelbands that passed where we stood.

One of the many revellers who took rest on a support vehicle ... he sure looks comfortable.

This little girl looks so engrossed in her dancing and having a good time.

The truck with the sound system which led the Flamboyan Mas Camp ... we visited this camp and I'll show some of the photos tomorrow.

I wish I could remember the mas camp everybody was in and the themes ... because I really like this one.

Lucky last, another part of the Aztec band ... there were so many sides to how this mas camp interpreted this year's theme.
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