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.
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Kirkstall Festival returned on Saturday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic Photo: Steve Riding
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Local children and community groups left Hesketh Road at 11am, following the parade to Kirkstall Abbey Photo: Steve Riding
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Bus services were diverted while the parade snaked through Kirkstall's streets Photo: Steve Riding
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Thousands of people enjoyed food, drink, dancing and entertainment in the Abbey grounds throughout the afternoon Photo: Steve Riding
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Visitors enjoyed music from a wide range of artists - including The Boss & Beeston Street Band, Music from the Attic and Bassa Bassa Photo: Steve Riding
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Visitors enjoyed fine weather - with temperatures reaching up to 25C Photo: Steve Riding
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Henry, Juliette and Adaline Peace of St. Stephens CofE Primary School Photo: Steve Riding
