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....
1. Leeds West Indian Carnival
A sea of colour as performers prepare for the The 45th Leeds West Indian Carnival in August 2012. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Led by their Carnival Queen, Movva Pinnock, 19, from Huddersfield, the Carnival procession makes its way down Chapeltown Road in 1973. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Oracio Morton, aged 11, winner of the Carnival Prince contest at the Leeds West Indian Centre in August 2000. | Max Farrar Photo: Max Farrar
4. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Leeds North East Fabian Hamilton wearing his costume and headress at the carnival in 2004. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Felicia James, aged 12, in a costume called Princess of Siam, designed by Gloria Fredrick of Leeds, winner of the Carnival Princess contest in August 2000. | Max Farrar Photo: Max Farrar
6. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Nicole Thomas dances through the streets of Harehills and Chapeltown in August 2001. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim