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May 2018
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
Find out more »July 2018
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.
Find out more »East Morton Gala
Always a great event and a firm family favourite, the East Morton Gala is a mixture of entertainment, stalls, good food, great cakes and bagpipes*. The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be in attendance, taking part in the parade and doing a turn in the arena. *Not the official words of the organiser!
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival
The 2018 Kirkstall Festival will take place on Saturday 14th 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. Last year attracted around 25,000 people. It is not a Rock Festival, or a County Show, but an event that will entertain people of all…
Find out more »September 2018
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Rev up your engines and come down to Otley to have a blowout at the annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Held every September on fields on Pool Road, there are more than 500 vehicles on display, from push bikes to huge steam engines. Thanks to bags of entertainment, children’s attractions and stalls, it is one of the most popular events in…
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