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The Notting Hill Carnival grew from a children's street party in 1964, organised to raise spirits after racial tensions

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In the 70s and 80s the most reported thing was the crime rate, especially after riots in 1976

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But it continued to attract more and more people including politicians and celebrities

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Despite rising attendances carnival was in financial trouble. In 1989 it went into liquidation and a new group was formed

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The costumes have been central to the event with themes such as 'Angels & Devils' in 1990

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In 1993 the theme was 'Signs of The Zodiac'

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Lilt was the first ever title sponsor of carnival from 1995 to 1997

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In 2000, the event was rocked by the murders of two revellers

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There is always a high police presence ensuring safety and security for the million or so people who attend

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In 2003, attendance fell which meant it lost its crown as Europe's biggest street party