The festivities kicked off with the J'ouvert morning parade, a traditional start which whets the appetite for the main procession later on in the day.
At 2pm, the main parade will leave Potternewton Park before ending back there after completion of the route.
Thousands are expected to line the route and plenty were already in a celebratory mood this morning for the first parade.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was in attendance to capture the action.
7. Smiles all round
People were in high spirits for the morning parade. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Only the start
The morning parade was a lively affair - but it was only the beginning of the celebrations. Photo: Steve Riding
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