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March 2018
Highland Night
The City of Leeds Pipe band with special guests, The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, are holding a Highland Night on the 10th March at Leeds Civic Hall. The event will include pipes & drums along with a 2-course meal, raffle and ceilidh. The format for the evening: - 18:30 doors open - 19:00 Welcome & Lord Mayor receiving toast…
Find out more »St Patricks Day
The city centre is once again set to become a sea of green, white and gold as Leeds hosts its annual St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11. In what is always a highlight in Leeds’ cultural calendar, the parade will begin with a colourful convoy of floats featuring live music and entertainment which will leave Millennium Square at 11.00am…
Find out more »Newby Hall Opening Day 2018
The 2018 season opens at Newby Hall on Friday 30th March, just in time for Easter Family Fun! The Royal Scot at Newby Hall The Gardens, Adventure Playground, Dollshouse Exhibition, The Bear House, Miniature Train and Hall will all be open for you to explore and enjoy. The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be there as the…
Find out more »April 2018
St Georges Day Parade
Baden-Powell chose Saint George to be the patron Saint of Scouting. He felt that the Saint George legend set a good example of faith, courage and perseverance for future generations (read the story of St George). City of Leeds Pipe Band will be taking part in the 2017 St Georges Day parade in Horsforth with the Shire Oak District Scouts.…
Find out more »May 2018
Ilkley Carnival
For the 2018 Ilkley Carnival, we'll be there again with our bagpipes and drums. Last years theme was "At The Movies", so this year it moves to the small screen, the theme offers participants the chance to get their thinking caps on and get creative with TV related ideas for the May Day event. City of Leeds Pipe Band at Ilkley Carnival …
Find out more »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 »June 2018
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
2018 is the 35th 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 2018 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 2018 to celebrate and give thanks to the Armed Forces Community Leeds…
Find out more »Garforth & District Gala
We are returning to Garforth & District Gala this weekend. The event is an annual summer gala organised by Garforth and District Lions. Attended by upwards of 4000 people the gala has a fun fair, car boot, music arena, bar, events arena, parade and many stalls. City of Leeds Pipeband in the arena
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