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
13. Love Parade
The event also featured floats from some of the world top DJ's including Dave Pearce's Dance Anthems, Dreem Teem and the Love Groove Dance party. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Love Parade
It all gets a bit too much for this reveller in Roundhay Park. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Love Parade
One of the Love Parade dancers leads off the floats in Roundhay Park. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Love Parade
A little love in the afternoon in Roundhay Park. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Love Parade
There was a lot of tidying up to do in Roundhay Park after the Love Parade | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike