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Colourful costumes are the trademark of carnival and this year was no different

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This year's costumes were praised for their imagination

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Those that take part in the procession are involved in months of preparation

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Even so there were a few last minute adjustments

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Andrea from the Burrokeet UK group said "it was so amazing"

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About 600,000 people enjoyed the carnival over the two days

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Nearly 10,000 officers policed the event

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And 1,000 stewards helped the smooth running of the carnival

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People partied late into the night