Children lining The Headrow wave their flags in June 1974. They include Simon and Sarah Finlay, and Pamela Waterman. — Children lining The Headrow wave their flags in June 1974. They include Simon and Sarah Finlay, and Pamela Waterman. | YPN

placeholder image — Children lining The Headrow wave their flags in June 1974. They include Simon and Sarah Finlay, and Pamela Waterman. | YPN

Fantastic photos take you back to Leeds Lord Mayor's Parade in the 1970s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 28th Jun 2025, 16:30 GMT

It was the much-loved summer event which celebrated city pride.

Leeds Lord Mayor's Parade started in the early 1970s and enjoyed a three decade stint until its demise in the late 1990s. These photos turn back the clock to its heyday in the 1970s. Did you join in with the celebrations? READ MORE: Joyous photos take you back to the Lord Mayor's Parade in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

A touch of Turkish delight in the city as the girls on the Bond Street Centre float take a breather in June 1979.

7. Lord Mayor's Parade

A touch of Turkish delight in the city as the girls on the Bond Street Centre float take a breather in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

The PHAB float in June 1979.

8. Lord Mayor's Parade

The PHAB float in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

A touch of Turkish delight in the city as the girls on the Bond Street Centre float take a breather in June 1979.

9. Lord Mayor's Parade

A touch of Turkish delight in the city as the girls on the Bond Street Centre float take a breather in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

Colour was provided in the Parade by these characters on the Abbey National float in June 1979.

10. Lord Mayor's Parade

Colour was provided in the Parade by these characters on the Abbey National float in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Social Services float, complete with Panda, leaves Woodhouse Moor in June 1979.

11. Lord Mayor's Parade

The Social Services float, complete with Panda, leaves Woodhouse Moor in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

Finalists in the Miss Leeds Metro contest seen by the Lord Mayor's car in June 1979.

12. Lord Mayor's Parade

Finalists in the Miss Leeds Metro contest seen by the Lord Mayor's car in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN

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