After two long years of celebrating St Patrick's Day behind closed doors, the parade will commence once more in Leeds city cente.
St Patrick’s Day isn’t until the 18th, but the annual parade is due to take place on Sunday 13 March this year from 10am until 4pm.
The previous two St Patrick's Day celebrations in Leeds were cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, making this the first parade since 2019 to take place in Leeds.
The parade will bring together floats, bands, walking displays, and representatives from Irish organisations, schools, clubs and societies from across Leeds- making it one of those rare family days out that everyone of all ages can find something that they enjoy.
St Patrick's Day Parade in 2019. / Image: Leeds Going Irish
Whether its Tommy K the DJ spinning the decks, watching the Leeds Irish Choir, Leeds CCE, or wondering at the dances from Rowland Academy of Irish Dancing, Joyce O Donnell Irish Dancing and Leeds University Union Irish Dancing Society- there's more than just the parade to enjoy this year.
The walking route will start as normal from Millennium Square at 11am, but the difference this year is that the floats will be situated on the lower part Great George Street. This is noted to be mainly due to the ongoing works on Cookridge Street so plans have been changed slightly.
Image: Leeds St Patrick's Parade
Once all the walkers and pipe bands have entered onto Great George Street and follow the route noted on the map above. The floats will then follow after everyone has past.
Everyone in Leeds is welcome to join in with the parade and head through Leeds city centre before reaching the party on Millennium Square. Once the parade has finished, there will be a full afternoon of music and dance from Leeds musicians, dancers and invited guests.
St Patrick's Day Parade in 2019. / Image: Leeds Going Irish
"Just to confirm The Leeds St Patricks Day Parade has been agreed with Leeds City Council and will be going ahead on Sunday 13th March 2022 at Millennium Square.
"This is going to be the biggest gathering since the end of lockdown in Leeds, let's send the message out".
One of Leeds' longest-running pub will be closing.
The Cross Keys in Holbeck is a lovely little boozer.
And it's got a fair bit of history too. Dating back to the early 1800s, the pub has stood on Water Lane for more than two centuries, with its story closely tied to Holbeck's industrial past.
Back when the area was one of Leeds' major manufacturing hubs, the Cross Keys was a local drinking spot for workers from the surrounding foundries and engineering works.
The pub itself fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 1980s, before being brought back to life during a major restoration in the 2000s.
But now, The Cross Keys is closing once again.
Images: The Cross Keys
Announcing the sad news to Instagram, the pub said: "It's with a heavy heart that we share the Cross Key's will be closing its doors on the 3rd of October.
"The whole team thank you for your support during our time in business."
In classic Leeds fashion, the comments were flooded with support from fans of the pub alongside fellow local businesses.
One comment reads: "Absolutely gutted about this. I held my fiance (now husband’s) 30th at The Cross Keys and it was excellent and the team were so helpful and hospitable. So sad to hear this."
Whilst another said: "Gutted, the home of some great memories and significant pints in my life."
So, if you've had a significant pint in The Cross Keys and wish to bid it a proper farewell, you've got until Saturday 3 October to do so.
Brand-new ‘party pub’ to take over the old Revolution site on Call Lane after £600,000 investment
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready to party Leeds, because a 'party pub' experience is coming to Call Lane.
Following a whopping £600,000 investment, Bonnie Rogues is preparing to open in the former Revolution site in Leeds city centre that will close this month.
After a major refurbishment, Leeds’ first Bonnie Rogues venue and the sixth site for the fast- growing UK brand will open in November 2026.
Designed as an all-day-to-night social destination, Bonnie Rogues combines live music, live sport, and late-night celebrations in one immersive venue.
From big nights out to spontaneous after-work drinks and even Sunday Roasts, Bonnie Rogues aims to offer something completely different from the traditional pub experience.
Expect live performances, crowd-involved entertainment and interactive moments in an atmosphere that flows seamlessly from day to night.
Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality, said, “Leeds has such a strong social scene and a real appetite for experience-led venues, so we think Bonnie Rogues will fit perfectly into the city.
"It’s a concept that brings together everything people love about going out - live music, sport, food, entertainment and great atmosphere, all in one place. We’re excited to bring something new to Leeds and can’t wait to welcome guests later this year.”
The Leeds opening forms part of a wider rollout of Bonnie Rogues venues across the UK, as NEOS Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio following its acquisition of multiple Revolution and Revolución de Cuba sites earlier this year.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more.
Sophie Smith -
2nd March 2022 
