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In pictures: St Paul’s Carnival 2018
Jerk chicken was the order of the day
Charity stalls lined Portland Square and areas around the official stages
Before the parade came through, performers gathered in their costumes
Two performers pose next to their float
Organisers were keen to ensure Carnival was suitable for people of all ages this year
A group of friends apply facepaint and glitter in their doorway
Those lucky enough to live on the procession route were in for a good view
The heat was relentless, reaching the high 20s throughout the day
The family area in St Agnes Park was as full of England supporters as the rest of St Paul’s
The procession began from Wilson Street before turning into Portland Square
A woman in a bright yellow costume plays a vuvuzela
More than 500 schoolchildren were involved in decorating floats and making costumes
The spectacular Arcadia Bug had a stage on the back and ‘wings’ that extended
Crowds lined the procession route along the whole way
More than 100,000 people were expected to visit St Paul’s for the 2018 Carnival
St Paul’s elders who were part of the Windrush generation rode on an open-top bus as part of the procession
A schoolgirl performs with the Arcadia Bug
The Windrush elders had a great view of the procession from their bus
Carnival costumes were as spectacular as ever
The day was a celebration of the St Paul’s community
A replica of the Empire Windrush was carried above one of the performers
The procession through the streets of St Paul’s lasted almost four hours
A dancer on the Arcadia Bug gets the crowd going
The intricate costumes were all handmade
Revellers young…
..and young at heart enjoyed the celebrations
Music began on the four official stages once the procession was underway
The streets filled with revellers once the football was over
The Arcadia Bug transformed from procession float to stage, setting up at the Malcolm X Centre
Carnival stayed true to its roots as a celebration of Caribbean culture
The crowd on the Windrush Stage showed their appreciation for the Bristol24/7 photographers
All photography by Thomas Katan and Jon Craig
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