Every April 23, the town and the rest of England celebrates its patron saint, St. George, who according to legend, was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess.
20,000 people are expected to line the streets of Morley town centre this weekend, as it is once again given the chance to showcase its reputation as one of the country’s most patriotic towns.
The weekend-long festival parade began in 2005 and is thought to be the St George’s Day biggest celebration in the country.
Here are some of the best pictures, as taken by Yorkshire Evening Post photographers through they years...
1. Morley St George's Day Parade
The weekend-long festival parade began in 2005 and is thought to be the biggest St Georges Day celebration in the country. Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Morley St George's Day Parade
Civic dignitaries will be in attendance, joining revellers after the march for a dramatic jousting performance in which rival knights will do battle for the second year running. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Morley St George's Day Parade
The colourful procession will be led by a performer on horseback dressed as the legendary saint. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Morley St George's Day Parade
Joining the parade will be 1,000 patriotic supporters from Morley’s schools, clubs and sports teams. Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Morley St George's Day Parade
Morley has previously resisted offers by Leeds for the city to host the festival, with organisers saying its host town is non-negotiable and that it will not re-locate. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Morley St George's Day Parade
Coun Wyn Kidger, the chair of the Leeds branch of the Royal Society of St George, said: “It’s the highlight of my year, I’m so excited. Seeing St George riding through the town on horseback is an amazing sight.” Photo: Tony Johnson