Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, the event celebrates the courage, dedication, and commitment of troops across the forces.
The free event along Briggate included a host of family-friendly attractions with stalls, stands and exhibitions, activities, and musical entertainment.
There was also the parade which saw hundreds of servicemen and women, past and present march through the city centre.
Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom is now marked by hundreds of events held across the country, celebrating the courage and contribution of the Forces community, from veterans to currently serving troops, reserves, cadets, and service families.
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Oliver Buckle of Horsforth with a Hurricane Mark I, which was flown by fighter ace Robert Stanford-Tuck in the 1940s. Photo: Steve Riding
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The West Yorkshire Police Band joined in with the celebrations. Photo: Steve Riding
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The good weather ensured large crowds gathered on Briggate. Photo: Steve Riding
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Veterans turned out for the annual celebrations to salute those in the forces, past and present. Photo: Steve Riding
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Today's event ran from 11am until 4pm and the good weather made sure there were plenty of people to join in with the celebrations. Photo: Steve Riding