City's pubs and bars united in support of parade party

Pubs and bars along the Leeds United parade route had a bumper day of takings as celebrations reached fever pitch in the city.

- by Charles Gray

More than 150,000 people packed into the city dressed in Leeds United regalia on Monday to mark the team's return to the Premier League with one of the biggest parties West Yorkshire has ever seen.

Flags were flown and flares set off as the throngs of fans did everything they could to make the occasion one to remember.

As such, it was a big day of drinking and a hugely successful one for the dozens of popular bars and pubs in the city.

The convoy of three open-top buses made its way down Wellington Street shortly after 1pm, with Green Room owner Will Habergham saying it was “incredible to be part of such a big day”.