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. Headingley
The view from the balcony of the Hotel Budapest overlooking Headingley as England play Australia in the Test Match. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Leeds city centre
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. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Crossgates
The Cross Gates Twins and Toddlers Club, based at Cross Gates Methodist Church Hall, were celebrating their first birthday. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
10. Hyde Park
Wayne Hemmingway tries out the new skateboard area creating using the old tennis court space. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
11. Leeds in July 1997
Band Stiff Little Fingers were at the Virgin Megastore on Albion Street to sign copies of their new album Tinderbox.
12. Horsforth
Retiring headteacher David Lofthouse with some of his pupils at New Laithes Junior School. | YPN Photo: YPN