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A carnival atmosphere came to Huddersfield on Saturday, with music

A carnival atmosphere came to Huddersfield on Saturday, with music


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A carnival atmosphere came to Huddersfield on Saturday, with music

A carnival atmosphere came to Huddersfield on Saturday, with music and entertainment Caribbean style. A procession through Birkby and the town centre began an afternoon and evening of Caribbean music and dance which continued in Greenhead Park. Organised by Huddersfield Carnival Committee, the event got under way as a procession of floats and steel bands left the Hudawi Centre. The procession included floats from organisations including the Jamaica Nationals, Deighton High School Steel Band, Springwood Community Association, Liverpool Carnival Committee, National Children Centre, Kirklees Sports Association for the Disabled, Huddersfield Caribbean Association, Trinidad and Tobago Ladies, North Star Steel Band and Birmingham Maestro Steel Band. The competition for the best steel band, which is based at Birkby Junior School, and the Trinidad and Tobago Ladies were judged the best masquerading band. Entertainment continued at Greenhead Park with music from the steel bands and from London Band Somo Somo. The day ended with a carnival dance at the Hudawi Centre. 11th July 1987. Pictured, Stepping out ? members of the float organised by the Trinidad and Tobago Ladies dance to the beat of the Dighton High School Steel Band

Huddersfield Examiner Archive
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Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
England
HUDD 87 4778

Media ID 21756922

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All Our Yesterdays Caribbean Carnival Culture Customs Dancer Dancers Drummer Drumming Drums Festival Festivals Musical Instruments Parade Parades Steel West Indies 1987 Supplement


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A vibrant and lively carnival atmosphere descended upon Huddersfield on a sunny Saturday, filling the streets with the infectious rhythms of Caribbean music and dance. The town came alive as a colorful procession made its way through Birkby and the town center, led by floats adorned with eye-catching decorations from various organizations. The air was filled with excitement as steel bands played their melodic tunes, captivating everyone in their path. Amongst the crowd were members of the Trinidad and Tobago Ladies group, gracefully dancing to the beat of the Deighton High School Steel Band. Their energy and passion for Caribbean culture were truly contagious. Greenhead Park became an oasis of celebration as festivities continued throughout the day. The park echoed with joyful melodies from both local steel bands and London-based Somo Somo band, creating an irresistible urge to move one's feet to their irresistible beats. Organized by Huddersfield Carnival Committee, this event brought together people from all walks of life to revel in unity and diversity. It was a true testament to community spirit and cultural appreciation. As dusk settled over Huddersfield, celebrations culminated at Hudawi Centre with a mesmerizing carnival dance that left everyone buzzing with happiness. This photograph captures just a glimpse of that magical day - members of Trinidad and Tobago Ladies float joyfully stepping out alongside Dighton High School Steel Band. This print serves as a cherished memory from July 11th, 1987 when Huddersfield embraced Caribbean culture wholeheartedly.

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