Celebrating the rich history of the Caribbean and the inclusive culture of Carnival, the Carnival Legacy: Pop-up Street Performance saw New Briggate “come alive with the vibrant colours and joy of Carnival”.
The city centre came alive with an explosion of dance, music, costumes and storytelling as part of East Street Arts’ Hidden Histories of New Briggate Project.
Our photographer Steve Riding was there to capture the event in the below pictures:
1. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Leeds city centre was turned into a sea of colour as Leeds West Indian Carnival took over New Briggate. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Leeds West Indian Caenival pop-up street performance, New Briggate, Leeds sat 16-09-2023 picture Steve Ridingsteel band
In collaboration with East Street Arts, Leeds West Indian Carnival made a spectacular return to Leeds city centre Photo: Steve Riding
3. Leeds West Indian Caenival
New Briggate – a former parade route – came alive with the vibrant colours and joy of Carnival, as part of East Street Arts’ Hidden Histories of New Briggate Project Photo: Steve Riding
4. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Carnival Legacy: Pop-up Street Performance celebrates the rich Caribbean history and inclusive culture of Carnival Photo: Steve Riding
5. Leeds West Indian Carnival
The project – supported by Leeds City Council and Historic England through the New Briggate High Street Heritage Action Zone regeneration programme – is about bringing people together, through art, to explore the culture and heritage of our historic high streets Photo: Steve Riding
6. Leeds West Indian Carnival
Following in the footsteps of the iconic August bank holiday extravaganza, Leeds West Indian Carnival troupes put on pop-up performances throughout the day Photo: Steve Riding