The annual event was held today (Monday) around Chapeltown to celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity.
J’ouvert, the traditional morning parade, kicked off the festivities earlier today (August 26) in the lead-up to the main procession that took over the afternoon with a new route around the area.
Leeds West Indian Carnival is Europe’s oldest of its kind, having been going since 1967. It is also the largest outside of London, drawing an estimated 100,000+ visitors each year.
The festivities will likely be carrying on into the evening, but for now you can check out our pictures from the event in the gallery below.
7. Carnival
Parade performer entertains the vast crowds at the entrance to Potternewton Park. | National World
10. History
Leeds West Indian Carnival is the brainchild of Arthur France, MBE, who arrived in Leeds from St Kitts-Nevis in 1957. | Simon Hulme
11. On the road
Leeds West Indian Carnival was on the road for the first time in 1967. | Simon Hulme
12. Origins
British Caribbean-carnival events first appeared in London in 1959 | Simon Hulme