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Leeds Carnival brings music and colour to streets

Leeds is gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations of the year today as the West Indian Carnival brings music, dancing, elaborate costumes

August 31, 2026

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·Community·Culture·dance·Entertainment·Festival·Harehills·National holidays and festivals

The Battle to Keep Yorkshire on the Map

If you have spotted a few more white rose flags than usual over the last couple of days, there is a very good reason. August 1st marked Yorkshire Day!

August 3, 2026

Holidays

Volunteers bring first East Leeds Pride to Seacroft

Following the Pride celebrations that took place across Leeds over the weekend, Seacroft is preparing for its own landmark event on August 15, with

July 20, 2026

Arts & Culture·Festival·Pride·Seacroft

Pride march backed LGBTQ+ troops fighting for Ukraine

Ukrainian refugees and supporters from across Leeds and the North of England joined the Leeds Pride parade to highlight the legal inequalities still faced

July 20, 2026

Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Diverse Communities·Festival·LGBTQ+·Pride