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.
14. Energy
Huge effort and energy goes into making carnival happen every year | Simon Hulme
15. Carnival
Leeds has the second largest Caribbean-style carnival in the country; second only to Notting Hill | Simon Hulme
