Overview

• Revellers launched the festivities at sunrise with J’Ouvert, covering one another in paint, coloured powder and chocolate.
• Sunday is dedicated to families, with a Children’s Parade and other kid-focused events ahead of the main parade on Monday.
• The Metropolitan Police said they expect about one million people to be on the streets of west London over the weekend.
• Live facial recognition will operate on approaches to and outside the event area, with screening arches at busy entry points and stop-and-search to keep weapons out.
• Police said their plan prioritises tackling serious violence and includes intelligence-led interventions targeting individuals deemed a risk.