Going strong since 1967, Europe’s oldest and the largest of its kind outside of London, the Leeds West Indian Carnival parade route has been changed this year to limit road closures and minimize disruption.
With the theme for this year’s carnival being “So Nice, We Jammin’ Twice,” the parade will be making two laps on the set route for the first time in its history. Founding Member and chair of the Leeds West Indian Carnival, Arthur France MBE Hon LLD, said: “We pride ourselves on welcoming everyone to the city’s Carnival
“We extend an open invitation for everyone. We are inviting you to celebrate with us.”
Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, Councillor Mohammed Rafique, added: “We are always very proud to be hosting the West Indian Carnival.
“It’s set to be a great weekend where everyone and we invite all to join in.” Starting at Potternewton Park, on Bank Holiday Monday (August 26), carnival troupes will be doing two laps of the new route, giving everyone extra chance to take in the parade’s vibrant journey and be a part of it themselves
So, set for this Bank Holiday, and attracting around 100,000 visitors, it will be taking place in Chapeltown and Harehills in the West Yorkshire city.
