Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the Caribbean carnival on Saturday.
A celebration of the life of South African statesman, Nelson Mandela, who died last year, will be the theme of this year's carnival.
Festivities will kick off at 10.30am in Nelson Mandela Park, before a parade through the city to Victoria Park.
A street procession of bands, floats and costumed performers will be on the go from 1pm.
It is set to follow a route through the city centre, along London Road, Waterloo Way, Charles Street, Belgrave Gate, Gallowtree Gate, and Granby Street, before returning along London Road to Victoria Park.
After the parade, there will be live performances from local bands and music in the park from around 2 to 8pm.
City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, will officially launch the event at Nelson Mandela Park.
Sir Peter said: "It is one of the high points of the summer season in Leicester, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will help bring some Caribbean sunshine to the city."
Tickets for the festival events at Victoria Park will be available in advance from the BBC Radio Leicester studio, in St Nicholas Place, and at Stabana Cultural Products, in Charles Street.
You can also buy tickets on the day from 11am at the ticket booth near Victoria Park, and at the main entrance.
Temporary parking restrictions will be in place near the park on the day, and road closures will also be in place.
From about 1pm, bus services will be diverted in the city centre to make way for the parade.
For more information, visit:
www.leicestercarnival.com