Brilliant costumes and good vibes only: Photos of Manchester's Caribbean Carnival taken 1972 to 2004
to celebrate community, heritage and music with an energetic parade, delicious food and good vibes.Having officially celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, we've dug into the archives for some of the best images of the carnival from its early years right through to 2004.
Taken from the Mirrorpix, Manchester Libraries, and our own M.E.N. picture archives, enjoy our gallery below of 27 brilliant photos of the carnival from years gone by.
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