It was a day of sunshine, smiles and street food as thousands of people celebrated the return of Kirkstall Festival.
Set against the backdrop of the historic Abbey, the festival is now in its fourth decade and had a packed programme of entertainment, local performers and family attractions.
Hundreds of people from across the city made the most of the heatwave and soaked up the celebrations yesterday.
Our photographer Steve Riding was there in Leeds to capture all the action 📸
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The parade winds its way through Kirkstall yesterday. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Kirkstall Festival sat 11-07-2026 pic Steve Riding The parade | National World Resell
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Hundreds of people joined the parade. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Bjorn Babik, eight, of Beecroft Primary School was in character. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Eden Donaldson , five, of Beecroft Primary School in character. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Hyde Park Panto Paraders who led the parade | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding