13 Photos That Prove The Rain Can't Beat The Notting Hill Carnival

    Rain? Rain schmain.

    1. Well, the heavens opened on the Notting Hill Carnival today.

    Notting Hill Carnival チラ見したが、雨で寒くて可哀想…

    2. But everyone stoically – Britishly – remained resolutely chipper in the face of the bad weather.

    @standardnews #Pictures Revellers party in the rain on day two of #NottingHillCarnival http://t.co/Epapxf2EfC

    3. These drummers clearly thought a little rain never hurt anyone.

    4. This lady: a shining symbol of British indomitability.

    5. This float: damp but delightful.

    6. This lady: half-glam, half-utilitarian, and ALL BRILLIANT.

    7. This brave soul: unflappable during the downpour.

    8. These ladies: soaked but still smiling.

    9. These ladies: drenched from their feathers to their silver boots, and LOVING IT.

    10. These police...people: damp but not defeated.

    11. In all, everyone seemed to have a wonderful time despite the plummeting temperatures and rain-soaked streets.

    RT: "@NellBryden: A very wet Notting Hill Carnival from our warm and dry living room window #NottingHillCarnival"

    12. I mean, look at this chap.

    13. Well, almost everyone.

    Nice try, rain. You can fall if you like but we'll keep dancing.

    Anything else just wouldn't be British.