After an unscheduled break last year, St Paul’s Carnival returns today smaller in scale but no less ambitious in outlook.

The likes of Roni Size and DJ Derek will be DJing from the stages, but sound systems official and more than likely unofficial will also be blaring out music from all corners of St Paul’s.

The carnival theme for this year is migration, with the parade expected to be as colourful as ever as community groups and schools dance through the streets.

So welcome back St Paul’s Carnival and prepare yourself for one of the parties of the year, from 11am until as late/early as you want.

Photograph by Colin Rayner