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Today's focus is the Children's Day Parade, featuring young masqueraders. This highlights a key aspect of the Notting Hill Carnival: it's a family-friendly event with specific days dedicated to different participants. The elaborate costumes are a central part of the Caribbean carnival tradition it celebrates.
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