The free event included a range of global dance performances bursting with colours, costumes and sounds with live performances of international music and dance, interactive workshops and an eclectic mix of street performers which entertained everyone.
Here are some of the best pictures from the day thanks to our photographer Gerard Binks...
1. HARROGATE CARNIVAL 2023
The Leeds West Indian Carnival dancers in the street parade as it made its way through the centre of Harrogate towards the Valley Gardens Photo: Gerard Binks
2. HARROGATE CARNIVAL 2023
Thousands of people follow the parade as it makes its way through the centre of Harrogate towards the Valley Gardens Photo: Gerard Binks
3. HARROGATE CARNIVAL 2023
Giant puppeteers in the parade make their way through the centre of Harrogate towards the Valley Gardens Photo: Gerard Binks
4. HARROGATE CARNIVAL 2023
The Punjabi Roots dancers in the street parade as it made its way through the centre of Harrogate towards the Valley Gardens Photo: Gerard Binks