Leeds Lord Mayor's Parade started in the early 1970s and enjoyed a three decade stint until its demise in the late 1990s. These photos turn back the clock to its heyday in the 1970s. Did you join in with the celebrations? READ MORE: Joyous photos take you back to the Lord Mayor's Parade in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Lord Mayor's Parade
Children lining The Headrow wave their flags in June 1974. They include Simon and Sarah Finlay, and Pamela Waterman. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Lord Mayor's Parade
The parade makes its way to the Leeds Civic Hall in June 1976. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Lord Mayor's Parade
The Leeds Metropolitan Foster Care Association float in June 1976. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Lord Mayor's Parade
Six-year-old Ann Marie O'Toole on the Woodhouse Community Association float in June 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Michele Roberts on the Services Domestic Applicances float in June 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN