Leeds St Patrick's Day parade , now in its 26th year, turned the streets into a colourful sea of green white and orange. The parade departed from Millennium Square via Cookridge Street and Great George Street on a circular route through Leeds city centre with vibrant floats and walking displays created by schools and Irish community groups, alongside the stirring sounds of pipe and brass bands Leeds United football legend John Sheridan was due to cut the ribbon to open the parade and was joined by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung. Your Yorkshire Evening Post was on hand to capture the best of what the day had to offer. READ MORE: Grand designs for historic pub once run by a Leeds United legend LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
Kitty McGreavy and Caitlin Robinson on the Joyce O'Donnell float. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
2. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
Pupils from St Theresa's School in Cross Gates. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
3. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
Flags of Ireland on show in the parade. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
4. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
The parade ,marches through the city centre. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
5. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
The pipers are piping. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
6. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
Grace Meagher watches the parade. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding