This year the historic carnival parade is themed ‘Our Planet’. The town has celebrated May Day since the late 1800s and organisers are aiming for a bumper turnout on Monday, May 2.
Here we look back at Ilkley Carnivals of recent years.
Parade from the last Ilkley Carnival, in 2019, when the theme was 'Shows and Musicals'
This lion took pride of place in the 2011 parade
A 'Summer of Celebrations' theme in 2012 celebrated the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics
Young knights celebrating the British History theme in 2013
Youngsters dressed as jesters in 2013
Cheering on the parade at the 2011 carnival
Fun in the sunshine with a children's books theme in 2011
'Summer of Celebrations' theme in 2012
Back to the Sixties for the 'British History' theme in 2013
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