The images, plucked from the YEP archive celebrate the colour and vibrancy of Europe’s longest running authentically Caribbean Carnival The photos bring together the colourful costumes and the huge crowds which lined the parade route as well as the hard work behind the scenes of the organisers. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Nicole Thomas dances through the streets of Harehills and Chapeltown in August 2001. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
8. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Crowds line the streets of Chapletown to watch the parade in 2008. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks
9. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival participants photograph themselves in their costumes in 2007. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Davina Williams at the carnival's 40th birthday in August 2007. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival dancers making their way along Roundhay Road in 2010. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Margaret Benjamin pictured at the carnival in August 2013. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme