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Pudsey Carnival
City of Leeds Pipe Band is once again taking part in the brilliant Pudsey Carnival! 2018 marks thirty consecutive years of Pudsey Carnival, but few people know that the Pudsey Carnival actually began in 1898. It started initially to showcase the town and secure it a Charter Status – Which was awarded in 1889 by Queen Victoria -the Carnival stopped shortly…
Find out more »Queen Victoria’s 200th Birthday – Balmoral
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth, on Saturday 25th May we are heading up to Balmoral. The band have amongst their ranks a descendant of Angus Mackay, who was Queen Victoria’s first Piper. We will be performing twice, 1200 & 1400, over the course of the day.
Find out more »June 2019
Knaresborough Bed Race
A Wondrous Spectacle The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4 mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd. First staged in 1966, Bed Race has spawned other similar events in the USA, Germany, New Zealand and elsewhere in the…
Find out more »Otley Carnival
2019 is the 36th year of the Otley Carnival. This day-long event is a 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. The event starts with a parade comprising numerous colourful floats, walking tableaux, various bands and a variety of vehicles.…
Find out more »Armed Forces Day
Leeds Armed Forces Day is back for 2019 and ready to celebrate with an exciting, brand new style. The event is part of a national day celebrating the courage and contribution of the United Kingdom's Armed Forces past and present. Join us on Briggate for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2019 to celebrate and give thanks to the Armed Forces Community…
Find out more »July 2019
Meanwood Memorial
This is a short parade and memorial service held in Meanwood to mark the battle of the Somme and to remember the local men who served in the conflict. We are joined by the Royal British Legion and local scouting groups to parade down Memorial Drive for a Service of Remembrance.
Find out more »Holbeck Gala
The Holbeck Gala is a fantastic local event, taking place each year on the first Saturday in July on Holbeck Moor. The City of Leeds Pipe Band are once again taking part in this event, leading the parade that winds through Holbeck to onto Holbeck Moor.
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