Leeds West Indian Carnival

Leeds West Indian Carnival
5th April 2020
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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19

The Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19, organisers have confirmed. Press release issued by Leeds West Indian Carnival supported by Leeds City Council We are deeply saddened to announce that Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 will not be taking place due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision has…
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Light Night 2017
6th October 2017
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Tens of thousands flock to see city transformed as Light Night Leeds returns

Leeds city centre was transformed into a sensational spectacle of light and sound last night as tens of thousands flocked to see the enchanting return of Light Night Leeds. The first night of this year’s compelling cultural extravaganza saw some of Leeds’s most beloved landmarks host a mesmerising array of imaginative light installations created by…
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Light Night 2017
29th September 2017
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Light Night Leeds sets new benchmark for cultural togetherness

Colourful illuminated benches will help bring people together to experience this year’s stunning Light Night Leeds. The beautiful light benches will be installed on Victoria Gardens ahead of next week’s annual arts showpiece, giving visitors a unique new place to get to know each other on October 5 and 6. Created by German artists Lichtbankobjekte with…
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Light Night 2017
22nd September 2017
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Visitors will be over the moon with Light Night’s dazzling lunar creation

A magnificent recreation of a beautiful full moon will hover over the water at Leeds Dock during this October’s spectacular Light Night Leeds. Made using detailed images captured during a NASA space mission, artist Luke Jerram’s incredible installation will bathe the area in a lunar glow when the city’s brightest cultural occasion returns on…
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Light Night 2017
15th September 2017
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Culture under the spotlight as top Euro artists come to Leeds

Exciting European artists will be lighting up Leeds with a series of captivating creations when Light Night returns to the city this October. Taking place just a few weeks before the city officially submits its ambitious bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023, the astonishing arts spectacular will see Leeds host illuminated…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
25th August 2017
1 min read

Plan your journey ahead of landmark carnival celebration

Motorists in Leeds are being urged to plan ahead as the city prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leeds West Indian Carnival. This Monday’s carnival will feature a spectacular parade including dazzling costumes, Caribbean music, stalls, fun fair rides and world cuisine. With humble beginnings in 1967 as an antidote to the yearning…
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Lord Mayor West Indies cricket
24th August 2017
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Lord Mayor welcomes West Indies cricket team to Leeds

The Lord Mayor of Leeds has hosted a special civic reception in honour of the touring West Indies cricket team. The team were special guests of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Jane Dowson at Leeds Civic Hall this week. This was ahead of the Second Investec Test match against England at Headingley, which…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2017
24th August 2017
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Carnival atmosphere as dazzling dancers join illuminated parade

Performers from Leeds West Indian Carnival will be part of a flamboyant parade of music, light and colour to kick off this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds celebrations. They will take their place amidst a sea of stunning LED umbrellas from artists Cirque Bijou, lanterns and stilt walkers from Handmade Parade and spectacular drummers…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
20th July 2017
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2023 case study- Leeds West Indian Carnival

For 50 years it’s been one of the most flamboyant and spectacular dates in the city’s cultural calendar. Now the pioneers behind the phenomenally successful Leeds West Indian Carnival have pledged their support to the city’s bid to be European Capital of Culture 2023. Arthur France and Ian Charles came to Leeds from the…
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