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June 2016
Otley Carnival 2016
Otley Carnival is a day long celebration of the town and its residents aimed at giving local children a day to remember. The event is held on the third Saturday of June every year. This year its on Saturday 18th June. The event starts with a parade comprising numerous colourful floats, walking tableaux, various bands and a variety of vehicles.…
Find out more »Leeds Armed Forces Day 2016
This year’s Armed Forces Day is set to be another spectacular event; with a host of events and activities on Victoria Gardens (outside the Art Gallery and Town Hall) and Cookridge Street. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, it is part of a national day celebrating the courage and contribution of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces past and present.…
Find out more »July 2016
Holbeck Gala 2016
City of Leeds Pipe Band have supported this event for a number of years. Its always a vibrant event well supported by the local community. City of Leeds Pipeband at Holbeck Carnival with the Olympic Torch
Find out more »Leeds Rhinos vs Widnes Vikings
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be taking part in the family day events around the match between Leeds Rhinos and Widnes Vikings
Find out more »Meanwood Somme Memorial 2016
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the 'Meanwood Men” War Memorial, Memorial Drive / Green Road, on Thursday 7th July at 7:15pm. The service will be led by The Royal British Legion, local clergy and representatives of the military. All are welcome. From the War Memorials Trust: After World War I the Vicar of Meanwood Parish Church felt that…
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival
The 2016 Kirkstall Festival will take place on Saturday 9th July in the picturesque grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey. The Festival is probably the largest community festival in Leeds run entirely by volunteers and last year attracted around 25,000 people! The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be leading the parade procession leaving Hesketh Road at 12 noon to…
Find out more »Meanwood 100th Anniversary of Battle of Somme
The Somme Fought between July 1 and November 1, 1916 near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. On the first day alone, the British suffered more than 57,000 casualties, and by the end of the campaign the Allies and Central Powers would lose more than 1.5 million men. On the…
Find out more »East Morton Gala
East Morton has held an annual Gala on the recreation ground for over 50 years. Its a great event and we always enjoy taking part. The event starts with a parade from Sunnydale through East Morton to the Recreation Ground where there are lots of things going on. Once we have led the parade to the field come and say…
Find out more »September 2016
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza will be on 11th September, near Otley. It attracts over 500 vehicles, with everything from large steam engines to push bikes. It also features entertainment, children’s attractions and trade stands. It is a very popular event and attracts several thousand visitors annually. The City of Leeds Pipe Band heading towards the arena All profits from this…
Find out more »Yorkshire’s Rio Homecoming Parade
Rio Homecoming Parade - Wednesday 28th September Join us in Leeds city centre to welcome back our Rio Heroes! Celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire’s Olympians and Paralympians Welcome to Yorkshire in association with Leeds City Council are excited to welcome back Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes with a special homecoming parade. On Wednesday 28th September, a carnival atmosphere will take…
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