Make Sunday the 21st of July the date for your summer social calendar because Leeds Pride is coming back.
It's time to start planning your post colourful outfit possible, because Leeds Pride is back.
Last year saw the biggest ever parade to date, with over 167 businesses taking part, but this year promises to be bigger, bolder, louder and prouder than ever before.
Taking place on Sunday 21 July 2024, Lower Briggate will host the main stage, whilst the legendary parade stage will remain at Millennium Square.
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New for 2024 is the exciting addition of Call Lane, which will add a new dynamic to the day and see several more of the city’s most popular bars join in the fun.
Leeds Pride is one of the largest one-day festivals in Yorkshire and a major contributor to the local economy with a footfall of over 60,000 choosing to visit each year.
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Once again, the event will be free to attend and will feature an incredible line-up of DJs, drag queens and fabulous entertainment as well as the infamous parade.
Defined by a strong community-driven spirit, Leeds Pride is run by a team of skilled and dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the event remains completely free for all who wish to attend.
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Leeds Pride spokesperson, Terry George said: “It's fantastic that Leeds now hosts one of the largest free Pride's in the country, attracting thousands of attendees from all over the UK.
"The event has seen unprecedented growth since the first official Leeds Pride in 2006, and we can't wait for this year's event to come back bigger than ever. The colourful, fun-filled event provides the perfect place to unite everyone from all backgrounds and celebrate our diverse community.”
Feeling excited? Us too.
If you'd like to find out more than visit the Leeds Pride website here.
After making a huge name for themselves in the market, Pollini's Pizza Slice is opening up a brand-new site.
Okay, it's safe to say we're spoilt for choice for brilliant pizza spots in Leeds but there's not many places where you can grab a slice on-the-go.
And that's exactly what Pollini's Pizza Slice are bringing to the city.
Huge, giant, 24-inch slices of New York-style pizza cooked fresh and served to you within seconds.
Whether you're after a simple margarita, a fiery pepperoni or you like to be that little bit controversial with ham and pineapple - there's a flavour for everyone to enjoy.
They opened inside Kirkgate Market back in 2022, and ever since then they've been inundated with hungry punters looking to grab a slice on their lunch break.
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And now they're venturing out of the market and opening a new shop in the old Poco Sicilian Street Food site on Lands Lane.
Announcing the exciting news to their social media, Pollini's Pizza Slice said: "We have some EXCITING NEWS!
"With the new year, we’re opening a brand new pizza shop to satisfy all our amazing customers—there are so many of you! Still here every day at Kirkgate Market, serving up massive fresh slices and big smiles to keep you happy!
"But very soon… we’re opening our brand new home at 24A Lands Lane, right in the heart of Leeds city centre.Here’s your first look inside… Can’t wait to welcome you there as well!"
At their new site you'll be able to get your classic slices as well as whole pies, the perfect Friday office pick-me-up if you ask us.
We don't know the exact opening date yet, but we'll be sure to let you know when we do.
Ireland’s famous fast food phenomenon, the spice bag, has landed in Leeds
Clementine Hall
You can now get your hands on the iconic takeaway staple right here in Leeds City Centre .
Pour yourself a cold glass of water, because it's about to get real salty up in here.
The spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the streets of Dublin, for example.
It consists of shredded and battered chicken, chips, onions and peppers - all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning.
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Oh, and of course dipped or lathered in a sauce of your choosing. The classic being curry sauce, obviously.
It's never been available to buy in Leeds before, until now.
Located inside Trinity Kitchen, Doles Dirty Bags are serving up...well, dirty bags I suppose.
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They're bringing the spice bags to the people of Leeds and we're absolutely over the moon that they are.
They've got a couple of options for you to choose from, including the classic chicken spice bag as well as the garlic spice bag which has lashings of garlic butter inside - yum.
There's also a BBQ beef spice bag as well as a vegan tofu one, so absolutely no one has to miss out on the deliciousness.
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They're also serving up a selection of burgers if that's what you fancy.
But if you want to sample a spice bag for yourself, then you're going to want to be quick as Doles Dirty Bags will only be cooking inside Trinity Kitchen until Sunday 29 March.
So have a couple pints down the road at Whitelock's and get yourself to Dole's, we assure you they'll sort you out good and proper.
Clementine Hall -
29th January 2024 
