Crowds gathered under bright blue sunshine for the children’s parade later in the morning. The annual event continues on Monday with the adults parade, more live stages and sounds systems.

J'ouvert, which means daybreak or opening of the day in French Creole, marks the start of the Carnival celebrations across the Bank Holiday weekend

The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder. J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in French Creole, marks the start of the Carnival celebrations across the Bank Holiday weekend.