The Leeds West Indian Carnival brought its dynamic brand of bright colour and vibrancy to the streets while the Rhythms of the City festival brought family fun to the masses. Music also dominated the news headlines. Thousands enjoyed the V97 festial at Temple Newsam, a singer-songwriter regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century took to stage in the city while the launch of a new album by Oasis led to long queues at record stores. Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in August 1997. READ MORE: 43 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Chapeltown
The Leeds West Indian Carnival parade makes its way down Harehills Lane. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
2. South Leeds
The City of Leeds begins its search for athletics stars of the future with the launch of Spar Track 1997. Pictured are Robert Guest, Claire Connon, Adrian Smollett and Stuart Vincent. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Temple Newsam
Members of the North West Lawn Mowers Association racing their machines at Temple Newsam. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds city centre
Isabelle Bach of Les Zanimos with her singing vegetables at Kirkgate Market as part of the Rhythms of the City Festival. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Leeds city centre
Line dancing took centre stage on Briggate. Pictured is Karen Edmonds, centre, of the Edmonds Dance School leading from the front. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
6. Leeds United
Robert Molenaar watches as Gary Kelly shows of his ball control skills before the start of the Leeds United photo-call. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike