Hundreds of members of the Sikh community left the Sikh temple in Leeds at 10.30am, passing through Chapeltown on floats before arriving at Millennium Square at 1.30pm to mark spring harvest. Music, food and martial arts were on display in the city centre until 3.30pm, all to celebrate Vaisakhi.
Here are eight wonderful photographs from the festivities.
1. The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
This holiday also is known as Vaisakhi Festival by Hindus and is known by various names in other parts of India. Photo: steve riding
2. The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
Music, food and martial arts were on display in the city centre until 3.30pm, all to celebrate Vaisakhi. Photo: steve riding
4. The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
The festival is an occasion to visit temples, meet friends, take part in other festivities and perform a mandatory act of charity, known as daan. Photo: steve riding
5. The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
The annual Vaisakhi parade, one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, took place in Leeds today (15 April). Photo: steve riding
6. The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
Whilst Vaisakhi is culturally significant as a festival of harvest, in many parts of India it is also the date for the Indian Solar New Year. Photo: steve riding