Police on alert for London carnival

Organizers take extra steps to ensure public order, safety

LONDON - With the Notting Hill Carnival only one day away, police will be on high alert this weekend amid fears of fresh riots while local residents and visitors are hoping for the best.

The annual extravaganza, Europe's biggest street festival, attracts about 1 million spectators eager to see floats packed with powerful sound systems and outlandishly dressed dancers make their way through west London.