Hyde Park Unity Day was cancelled last year after a new committee took charge but returned to Woodhouse Moor yesterday (Saturday) to the delight of residents.
The daily celebration of the vibrant LS6 area regularly sees thousands of people turn out to enjoy the live music, markets and events taking place, and this year was no different.
The weather was on our side too as people gathered in the park to enjoy the dog shows, freshly made food, locally brewed beers and friendly chit chat with those they live with.
The event was first held in 1995 to raise the spirits of the area after a riot broke out in Hyde Park.
Our photographer Steve Riding was there to capture some of the atmosphere, as shown in the photo gallery below.
1. Hyde Park Unity Day
Crowds enjoy Hyde Park Unity Day at Woodhouse Moor on Saturday, August 9. | Steve Riding
2. Market stalls
One of the many stalls set up for the community event, which offered LS6 residents the chance to purchase many different products. | Steve Riding
3. Live music
Hyde Park Unity Day always delivers on its live music. Here, Brand New Bag perform for the crowds. | Steve Riding
4. Dancing in the park
Crowds get into the spirit as Hyde Park Unity Day rolls into the evening. | Steve Riding
5. New sound
The annual community festival has been held at Woodhouse Moor since 1995, though it had its first year off in 2024 after a new committee took over. | STeve Riding
6. Day of unity
The festival was born out of the Hyde Park riots in 1995 as a way to celebrate everything great about the vibrant, multicultural Hyde Park community. | Steve Riding