Hats off to all the designers, makers and participants who competed for 2017’s Leeds Carnival 50 titles. The stakes were higher than ever for everyone taking part. Let’s take a look at the winners.
LEEDS CARNIVAL QUEEN 2017
Eleanor Claxton as Hell Fire, Heaven Reign by Hughbon Condor for High Esteem Designs Photo: David Lindsay
LEEDS CARNIVAL QUEEN 2017
Eleanor Claxton as Hell Fire, Heaven Reign by Hughbon Condor for High Esteem Designs Photo: David Lindsay
LEEDS CARNIVAL KING 2017
Athan Martin as Splendour of the Glorious Sunset by Lincoln Rahamut Mas Art for Leiciester Caribbean Carnival X-treme Mas Photo: David Lindsay
BEST NEWCOMER TROUPE Beauty of the Caribbean by Ferm & Ready Carnival Photo: David Lindsay
BEST TROUPE 2017 ACE Dance & Music Photo: Leroy Wenham
LEEDS CARNIVAL PRINCESS 2017
Tiana James-Travis as Princess Tiana – Animal Tamer from the Island of Paradise by Elease James-Travis Photo: Leroy Wenham
BEST INDIVIDUAL 2017 Glennis Fleming as High Priestess Photo: Leroy Wenham
LEEDS CARNIVAL PRINCE 2017
Mycah Williams as Heart of a Lion by Ferm & Ready Carnival Photo: David Lindsay
BIGGEST TROUPE 2017 Orisha Gods & Goddesses by Anonymas Mas Band Photo: Maria Spadafora