When is chapeltown carnival

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Playing steel pans at Leeds West Indian Carnival Arthur had always wanted to be part of a Carnival, but his parents were very religious and would not let him take part back home in Nevis as a child.

The carnival, established in , also missed its showpiece event in due to the coronavirus pandemic. A virtual carnival day will now take place on Monday 30 August. Some events that can held safely will go ahead over the August bank holiday weekend including the King and Queen Show and J'ouvert Morning.

Ms Albert said: "It's what we have to do at this time but carnival is here to stay. The Leeds West Indian Carnival, a charity, was established 54 years ago as a remedy for homesickness for those who migrated from the Caribbean and as a celebration of emancipation from slavery.