Leeds Carnival

The Leeds Carnival is one of the famous fair celebrated among local people. It is additionally called the Leeds West Indian Carnival or the Chapeltown Carnival, is one of the longest-running West Indian Carnival in Europe, has been going since 1967.

Another reason for which this carnival is famous for is a parade of floats and dancers makes its way along Harehills Avenue, down Roundhay Road in Harehills, along Barrack Road and back along Chapeltown Road to the park, where a wide range of stages and stalls provide entertainment and refreshment for carnival-goers.

This occasion has been secured by BBC Radio 1Xtra in conjunction with Notting Hill Carnival Since 2005.