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The 18th Leicester Caribbean Carnival saw colour and style.

Carnival of colours

The 18th Caribbean Carnival delivered a day of colour, festivities and music as Leicester enjoyed a taste of the Caribbean

Click on the banner above for a picture gallery of the
18th Leicester Caribbean Carnival.

BBC Leicester's webcast brought all the music from the concert at Victoria Park to users - but if you missed the webcast, click on the banner above for a picture gallery.

The carnival parade set off from Victoria Park at 1pm, making its way through the streets of Leicester before returning to the park where the day continued with music and celebrations.

Bands including Stiffnaked Fools, Kaine Gospel Choir, Bareface, Ray King entertained those attending the concert at Victoria Park and users logging in from around the world.

Carnival Day is always celebrated at Victoria Park on the first Saturday in August to coincide with the anniversary of the emancipation from slavery.

Click on the banner above for a picture gallery of the
18th Leicester Caribbean Carnival.