The Rhythms of the City festival was launched with a specially created archway on Lands Lane in the city centre to mark the occasion. This was Leeds in July 1997, a month which featured contrasting weather extremes for revellers at two big back to back events. Peter Andre basked in glorious sunshine on stage as part of the annual Party in the Park music extravaganza while the heavens opened on classical music fans who came out to enjoy Opera In The Park. READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in July 1997
A member of the public manages to get comfortable on the 'unsittable seat' on the canalside at Granary Wharf. Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Leeds in July 1997
The view from the balcony of the Hotel Budapest overlooking Headingley as England play Australia in the Test Match. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. Leeds in July 1997
Charles, the Tetley's Shire horse was representing Leeds in Bloom by reviving an old tradition of horse dressing. He is helped by Tetley's groomers Mark Lees (left) and Geoff Swann at Park Square. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Leeds in July 1997
The Cross Gates Twins and Toddlers Club, based at Cross Gates Methodist Church Hall, were celebrating their first birthday. Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Leeds in July 1997
Wayne Hemmingway tries out the new skateboard area creating using the old tennis court space at Hyde Park. Photo: Charles Knight
12. Leeds in July 1997
Band Stiff Little Fingers were at the Virgin Megastore on Albion Street to sign copies of their new album Tinderbox.