Hundreds have gathered to take part in the annual Ilkley Carnival parade.
The 2026 edition of the Ilkley Carnival parade saw schools, organisations and groups join together to walk in the parade dressed in their creative and colourful outfits - inspired by their favourite books and literary characters.
Running in May each year, over 1,000 people are expected to have turned out for the parade which set off from Grove Road in Ilkley at 11am this morning.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Gerard Binks was in attendance to capture the action...
19. Ilkley Carnival 2026
The weather thankfully stayed dry for the festivities. | Gerard Binks
21. Ilkley Carnival 2026
The theme marks 2026 being the National Year of Reading. | Gerard Binks
22. Ilkley Carnival 2026
A host of brilliant paper mache puppets were on display. | Gerard Binks
23. Ilkley Carnival 2026
Over 1,000 people turned out for the annual celebration. | Gerard Binks
24. Ilkley Carnival 2026
Local dignitaries wave to the crowds during the Carnival Parade. | Gerard Binks