Date confirmed for Yorkshire Olympic homecoming parade
A date has been confirmed for special Yorkshire homecoming parade to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic heroes.
A date has now been confirmed for special Yorkshire homecoming parade to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic heroes.
The achievements of Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Rio are set to be celebrated on Wednesday 28th September as part of a special Yorkshire homecoming parade in Leeds.
Leeds will have the chance to welcome back their heroes in an event to be held in Leeds City Centre.
Already confirmed for the event and parade, and with the support of other Yorkshire local authorities, include Leeds triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee who memorably claimed Gold and Silver medals respectively in Rio, rower Paul Bennett and triathlete Vicky Holland.
Team GB enjoyed a sensational Olympics in Rio, with Yorkshire contributing 14 medals (5 Gold- 5 Silver - 4 Bronze) out of an overall medal total of 67.
Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake, said: “Yorkshire is immensely proud of all its Olympic and Paralympic athletes and it is fantastic news that we will have the opportunity to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements as part of a special home coming parade.
“The previous Leeds Olympic and Paralympic homecoming event which we held after London 2012 was a day which will live long in the memory, and we are excited as a city to welcome back athletes from across Yorkshire later this month.”
Double Olympic Gold medallist Alistair Brownlee, said:* **“To be greeted on your home turf by fans will be a real high after Rio. We can’t wait to bring home our medals to Yorkshire and to thank everyone for their overwhelming support*.”