Organised by Radio 1 the city's green gem hosted Love Parade back in July 2000 - a free ten hour party which attracted the biggest names in the dance world. The dress code for the day was wear as little as possible and a big smile. Were you among the huge crowd? Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, of a day to remember. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Love Parade
Were you among the crowds at Love Parade? | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Love Parade
The scene at Oakwood Clock as revellers made their way to Roundhay Park for the event. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Love Parade
Stage crew chief, Oz Wickham, puts the finishing touches to the main stage. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. Love Parade
A wokeman checks the hundreds of portable toilets ahead of the start of the event. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Love Parade
Part of the huge crowd for one of the main stages at the Love Parade. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. Love Parade
There was certainly no lack of colour at the Love Parade. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike