Kirkstall Festival 2022: The best pictures as children and community groups soak up the sunshine

Kirkstall Festival made a triumphant return this weekend, with crowds flocking to enjoy the activities.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 9th Jul 2022, 19:23 BST

Updated 11th Jul 2022, 09:33 BST

The 43rd event was the first since the Covid pandemic began.

Take a look at some of the best pictures from the day, captured by our photographer Steve Riding.

Kirkstall Festival returned on Saturday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic

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Kirkstall Festival returned on Saturday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic Photo: Steve Riding

The event started with the traditional parade .

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The event started with the traditional parade . Photo: Steve Riding

Local children and community groups left Hesketh Road at 11am, following the parade to Kirkstall Abbey

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Local children and community groups left Hesketh Road at 11am, following the parade to Kirkstall Abbey Photo: Steve Riding

Children from Beecroft Primary School took part in the parade

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Children from Beecroft Primary School took part in the parade Photo: Steve Riding

Bus services were diverted while the parade snaked through Kirkstall's streets

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Bus services were diverted while the parade snaked through Kirkstall's streets Photo: Steve Riding

It was the 43rd Kirkstall Festival

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It was the 43rd Kirkstall Festival Photo: Steve Riding

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