Costumed dancers in green from Huddersfield Carnival 2013 African Caribbean parade street party

Now in its 29th year, Carnival is a celebration of African-Caribbean culture showcasing arts, traditions and culture through an amazing array of costumes, sounds, colourful sights, social solidarity, history, achievements and togetherness. Carnival is celebrated over two days and consists of J'Ouvert, Mas Band Parade, Stage Show and after party. Carnival Parade on Saturday 13th July, 1pm to 4pm Masqueraders dress in an array of flamboyant costumes and parade through the streets. The procession starts at the Hudawi Cultural Centre and makes its way through the streets of Huddersfield town centre, travelling up Trinity Street and ending in Greenhead Park. Parade Route • William St from Lower Fitzwilliam St to Beaumont St • The entire length of Beaumont St • Great Northern St from its junction with Lower Fitzwilliam St to its junction with Ray St From 1pm to 4pm - Closures only in operation as the parade passes through • Great Northern St from Lower Fitzwilliam St to Hillhouse Lane • Hillhouse Lane from Great Northern St to Willow Lane • Willow Lane from Hillhouse Lane to its St John's Rd • St John's Rd from Willow Lane to John William St • John William St from St John's Rd to Market Place • Market Place • Cloth Hall St from Market Place to Market St • Market St from Cloth Hall St to Westgate • Westgate from Market St to Trinity St • Trinity St from Westgate to Westbourne Rd • Gledholt Rd from Trinity St to the entrance to Greenhead Park Around Greenhead Park From 8am to 10pm • Park Drive from Trinity St to Gledholt Rd • Vernon Ave from Park Drive to Trinity St • Park Drive South from Gledholt Rd to Park Ave