Run by a committed group of local volunteers, the parade brings together the large Irish community of Leeds which today is estimated to be around 50,000. Michael Gardiner, chair of Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade committee, said: “We’re looking forward to another great day to celebrate our Irish contribution to the cultural fabric of Leeds. Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place on the Sunday 16th March 2025. The parade procession will leave Great George Street at 11.00am and entertainment will start at the same time, in Millennium Square. The large procession will go around the very centre of Leeds, for all to see. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Leeds on Sunday 17 March. This year, the Parade marks its 25th Anniversary, and it will be a celebration in time-honoured fashion! Come and wave off the parade which will leave Millennium Square via Great George Street at 11am and travel through Leeds City Centre. There will be colourful floats and walking displays [] The parade, which began in 2000 to celebrate the cultural activities of the Leeds Irish community, is now in its 26th year. Michael Gardiner, chair of the Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade Committee, said: "We’re looking forward to another great day to celebrate our Irish contribution to the cultural fabric of Leeds. The annual St Patrick’s Day parade will return to Leeds city centre this weekend. Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Full bus diversions, road closures and event timings for Irish festival. Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade - 16 March 2025 in honour of St Patrick (Feast Day 17 March), the Patron Saint of Ireland. On Sunday 16 March St Patrick’s Day in Leeds will be celebrated with the traditional parade – and it promises to be a day of festivities! The Parade will set off from Millennium Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade volunteers are hoping to break attendance records this year as the event enters its 26th parade. There will be a variety of musicians and other entertainment lined Volunteers are preparing for the Leeds' renowned St Patrick's Day parade. The event on Sunday March 16 is expected to draw record crowds, with a host of musicians and entertainers set to perform Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Leeds on Sunday 16 th March! It promises to be a day filled with Irish festivities. The Parade will set off from Millennium Square via Great George Street at 11am, making its way through Leeds City Centre with vibrant floats and walking displays created by schools and Irish community groups, alongside the stirring sounds of pipe and brass bands. Image: Leeds St Patricks Day Millennium Square Celebrations From 10.30am – 4pm, the stage at Millennium Square will be filled with music and dancing from homegrown talent like Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Sean Harrington and Luke Flear, the Leeds Irish Choir and Tommy K the DJ with Irish dancing from the Joyce O’Donnell and St Aldreds Organisers of the Leeds St Patrick's Day parade have confirmed the annual event, now in its 26th year, will take place on Sunday, March 16. The parade procession will leave Great George Street at 11.00am and entertainment on stage will start at the same time, in Millenium Square. The large procession will go around the very centre of Leeds, for all to see. Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place on the Sunday 16th March 2025. The parade procession will leave Great George Street at 11.00am and entertainment will start at the same time, in Millennium Square. The large procession will go around the very centre of Leeds, for all to see. Fantastic acts will be performing all day, as well as stalls of all kinds and amusement rides to enjoy. The 25th annual Leeds St Patrick's Day parade will leave Millennium Square via Great George Street at 11am on Sunday, March 17, and travel through Leeds City Centre via Headrow before making its It’s the day where Leeds turns green, pubs are packed and there’s inevitably at least one person chundering on Call Lane. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. View this post on Instagram. Leeds will be hosting a major St Patrick’s Day celebration and here’s all the details you’ll need. The annual event is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The fun will be taking place in Leeds city centre. It is likely to see many communities from across Leeds come together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The annual St Patrick’s Day parade will return to Leeds city centre this weekend. This Sunday (March 16), the annual Irish festival will return to Leeds for its 26th anniversary. The parade will Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025! Sunday 16th March. The parade procession will leave Great George Street at 11.00am and entertainment on stage will start at the same time, in Millennium Square. The 25th annual Leeds St Patrick's Day parade will leave Millennium Square via Great George Street at 11am today and travel through Leeds City Centre via Headrow before making its way down Vicar Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade 2025. Sunday 16 March 2025. The parade will depart from Millennium Square via Cookridge Street and Great George Street at 11am.
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