This year it was sadly cancelled for the first time in its 52 year history due to the coronavirus pandemic. To mark the spectacular occasion, we took a look back through the archives at the Leeds West Indian Carnival over the years....
7. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Crowds line the streets of Chapletown to watch the parade in 2008. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival participants photograph themselves in their costumes in 2007. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Davina Williams at the carnival's 40th birthday in August 2007. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival dancers making their way along Roundhay Road in 2010. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Margaret Benjamin pictured at the carnival in August 2013. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Founder Arthur France pictured at the carnival in August 2016. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme