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Save the date · Huddersfield Carnival returns.43 years on the streets · Costume, music, sound systems, food, dance.Carnival info
Caribbean culture, lived all year ~

Keeping the
vibe alive.

Huddersfield African Caribbean Cultural Trust (HACCT) is a community-led trust putting Caribbean heritage at the heart of life in Huddersfield and the surrounding area. Our activities are based around the promotion, advancement, development and appreciation of African-Caribbean culture and the promotion and organisation of the annual Caribbean Carnival.

Carnival
Vibe alive!
A Carnival performer in full costume — a sunburst headdress in green, orange and gold, with feathers and beadwork.
The Legacy Steel Band performing under a balloon arch in red, gold, green and black.
Multi-generational community drumming session with djembe drums beneath colourful bunting.

43rd

Year of Huddersfield Carnival in 2027 — always the second weekend in July

30k+

Carnival-goers expected this year, drawn from across the country and beyond

1st

Largest community event in Kirklees

What we do

Beyond the Carnival, all year round

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Gallery

Moments from the last few seasons

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  • Costumed dancers in green and yellow leading the carnival parade through the town centre.Carnival parade · town centre
  • A mas band performer in a feathered sunburst headdress.Mas band · Carnival
  • Participants seated in a circle playing djembe drums at Caribbean KaleidoscopeShaping Care - Big Drum session
  • Trays of Caribbean food being served at a HACCT community dinner.Community dinner
  • A Huddersfield Carnival sound system float draped in banners.Sound system float
  • Carnival Management Committee volunteers in branded shirts before the parade.CMC volunteers
  • A singer performing on the carnival main stage in front of a crowd.Main stage
  • The Mayor of Kirklees speaking on stage at the carnival opening ceremony.Mayor of Kirklees · Opening
  • A packed crowd lining the street on carnival day.Town centre · Carnival day
  • Poster artwork for the Vibes of the Caribbean event.Vibes of the Caribbean

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