The first West Indian carnival was organised in Leeds in 1967 with about 1,000 people attending. Last year 150,000 people were at the event. Arthur France, originator of the carnival, said ...
Tens of thousands of revellers soaked up the sights and sounds of Leeds Carnival's anniversary parade. More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate the West Indian carnival's 50th anniversary.
A giant mural celebrating the history of a West Indian Carnival in West Yorkshire is to be unveiled in Leeds. The 42ft by 30ft (13m x 9m) mural, has been created by artist and costume designer ...
The annual Christmas Carnival and lights switch-on event in the south Leeds town was due to return tomorrow (November 23), but has been put off over miserable forecasts. A yellow weather warning ...