Despite a soggy start, by the time the parade came through the city centre, the rain eased and the sun even broke through as the festivities on Millennium Square got underway.
It featured Irish traditional music from the Leeds branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, local favourites Sean Harrington and Luke Flear, the Leeds Irish Choir and Tommy K the DJ with the best in Irish dance from the Joyce O’Donnell and St Aldred’s Schools of Dance and Leeds University Union Dancers.
Rugby legend Rob Burrow and his family were also present to cut the ribbon to start the parade.
7. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
The rain failed to stop people coming out in force. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
8. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
The celebrations are now in their 25th year. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
9. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Seas of green. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
10. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Irish eyes are smiling.....Sheila Booth, from Moortown. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
11. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Roxanne Stobbs, from Crossgates, with Francesca, six, left, and Isabelle, five. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
12. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
The floats made their way through the city. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography