Titillating and Vibrant: Carnival in Knotting Hill Performers parade past the judges position at the start of the Notting Hill Carnival, Aug. 26, 2013, in London. More than one million people are expected to enjoy this year's Notting Hill Carnival which takes place on August 25th and 26th. It is the largest street festival in Europe and was first held in 1964 by the Afro-Caribbean community. Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images