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.
13. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Schoolchildren were involved in this morning's parade.(photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
14. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Blazej Morus, eight, from Meanwood. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
15. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Families enjoying the celebrations. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
16. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Clare Mason, from Moortown, with Tiggy the whippet. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
17. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Karen Johnson and McCauley Vowell, seven, from Yeadon. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography
18. St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds
Rob Burrow and his family cut the ribbon and led the parade around the city. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography) Photo: photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography