Speaking before the event, York Carnival Vice-Chair, Rachael Robson, and York Carnival Manager, Charlie Fikry, discussed this year's theme, what to expect on the day, and the problems they faced without Council funding.
Click below to see the interview, followed by highlights from York Carnival 2011!
The Yorker was in London for the march against the cuts, attended by an estimated 250,000-500,000 people.
The Yorker brings you some video highlights from RAG Parade 2011.
James Arden and Lauren McGinty bring you full coverage of York's third march against the proposed rise in tuition fees.
The Yorker takes a look at the snow across campus as we gear up for the coming festivities.