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
13. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Founder Arthur France pictured at the carnival in August 2016. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
14. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Patricia Forbes pictured at the carnival in August 2011. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
15. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival Queen Davina Harmer in August 2014 | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
16. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Kim Weekes (left) and Jasmine Prophet share a joke at the carnival in August 2015. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
17. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Leeds Carnival Queen Tahiela Odain Hamilton pictured in August 2019. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme