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Thousands expected to turn out for St Pauls Carnival in Bristol Thousands turn out for St Pauls Carnival in Bristol
(about 5 hours later)
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St Pauls Carnival, started in 1967, was cancelled last year because of a lack of funding and uncertainty over the safety of participants and spectators.St Pauls Carnival, started in 1967, was cancelled last year because of a lack of funding and uncertainty over the safety of participants and spectators.
This year's event and procession is on the theme of Migration and is expected to attract more than 90,000 people. This year's event and procession, with the theme Migration, was expected to attract more than 90,000 people.
DJ Style, from community radio Ujima, said the event was a "landmark" people knew about "worldwide".DJ Style, from community radio Ujima, said the event was a "landmark" people knew about "worldwide".
About 90,000 people attended the most recent carnival in July 2011, which cost £250,000 to stage.About 90,000 people attended the most recent carnival in July 2011, which cost £250,000 to stage.
But last year, because of safety and financial concerns, it was cancelled for only the third time in its 46-year history.But last year, because of safety and financial concerns, it was cancelled for only the third time in its 46-year history.
This year the all-day event includes Bristol-born producer and DJ Roni Size, DJ Derek, hip hop, ska and reggae, along with dance and spoken word and cabaret performances.This year the all-day event includes Bristol-born producer and DJ Roni Size, DJ Derek, hip hop, ska and reggae, along with dance and spoken word and cabaret performances.
'Best attended ever' 'It's awesome'
"I think this year they'll probably emphasise a bit more about the donation - buckets going round," said DJ Style."I think this year they'll probably emphasise a bit more about the donation - buckets going round," said DJ Style.
"The carnival in itself can only do so much, it's down to individuals to really decide they want to make a difference and want to make sure that we keep carnival going because it's an important part of Bristol.""The carnival in itself can only do so much, it's down to individuals to really decide they want to make a difference and want to make sure that we keep carnival going because it's an important part of Bristol."
At midday, the masquerade procession with performers in elaborate headdresses dancing to the crowds started its three-hour round trip from Portland Square.
Among those watching proceedings was Emily, who was visiting the city from Manchester.
"My fiancé's sister lives in Bristol and she said it was a really lovely atmosphere and it's awesome," she said.
"There's nothing like this in Manchester - it's a really cool place to be.
"I'm loving the different stages and I really love the jerk chicken - the food is really good."
Tobias Jon, who hosted the carnival's main stage, said: "We couldn't have asked for better weather. It is absolutely fantastic.
"The sun is shining, the crowds are huge and I am so proud to be part of an event that celebrates St Paul's and Bristol in such a brilliant way."
The carnival finishes at 02:00 BST on Sunday.
Insp Ollie Cosgrove, from Avon and Somerset Police, said neighbourhood teams would be working with festival stewards throughout the day to "make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day".Insp Ollie Cosgrove, from Avon and Somerset Police, said neighbourhood teams would be working with festival stewards throughout the day to "make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day".
"It's forecast to be a hot and sunny day so it could be one of the best attended carnivals ever," he said.
"So we ask people to drink lots of water, drink alcohol in moderation and really enjoy what promises to be an excellent carnival."
The masquerade procession is planned to last from from 12:00 to 15:00 BST starting and finishing near Portland Square.
The carnival finishes at 02:00 on Sunday.