CARNIVAL 2004 kicked off in spectacular style in Huddersfield Town Hall last night.

Hundreds turned out for the Carnival Queen Show, featuring some superb, elaborate costumes.

And later today, thousands more people were expected to turn out for the carnival parade through the town centre, leaving the Hudawi Centre at 1pm and ending at Greenhead Park.

There will be music in the park by acts including Harlem Gem, Bung, Dan- cing Fly and Squeezie featuring Shango.