A sea of colour as performers prepare for the The 45th Leeds West Indian Carnival in August 2012.A sea of colour as performers prepare for the The 45th Leeds West Indian Carnival in August 2012.
A sea of colour as performers prepare for the The 45th Leeds West Indian Carnival in August 2012.

16 amazing, colourful photos of Leeds West Indian Carnival over the years

Leeds West Indian Carnival in Chapeltown is one of the most loved events in the city's calendar.

This year it was sadly cancelled for the first time in its 52 year history due to the coronavirus pandemic. To mark the spectacular occasion, we took a look back through the archives at the Leeds West Indian Carnival over the years....