In pictures: Preston Caribbean Carnival 2015

Preston City Centre

The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.

Thousands of partygoers have made their way through Preston’s streets for the annual carnival. Preston Caribbean Carnival saw fantastic colours and costumes across the city. Preston carnival has been taking […]

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