Every April 23, the town and the rest of England celebrates its patron saint, St. George, who according to legend, was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess.
The weekend-long festival parade began in 2005 and is thought to be the St George’s Day biggest celebration in the country.
1. Morley St George's Day Parade
The weekend-long festival parade began in 2005 and is thought to be the biggest St Georges Day celebration in the country. Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Morley St George's Day Parade
Civic dignitaries will be in attendance, joining revellers after the march for a dramatic jousting performance in which rival knights will do battle for the second year running. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Morley St George's Day Parade
The colourful procession will be led by a performer on horseback dressed as the legendary saint. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Morley St George's Day Parade
Joining the parade will be 1,000 patriotic supporters from Morley’s schools, clubs and sports teams. Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Morley St George's Day Parade
Morley has previously resisted offers by Leeds for the city to host the festival, with organisers saying its host town is non-negotiable and that it will not re-locate. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Morley St George's Day Parade
Coun Wyn Kidger, the chair of the Leeds branch of the Royal Society of St George, said: “It’s the highlight of my year, I’m so excited. Seeing St George riding through the town on horseback is an amazing sight.” Photo: Tony Johnson