People from across Huddersfield gathered at Huddersfield Parish Church to celebrate the town on Saturday, September 20.
Now in its third year, the ‘Celebrate Huddersfield’ event gathered people from different communities, of different ages, and celebrated the educational, civic, and cultural capital of the area.
The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, said: “‘Celebrate Huddersfield’ is an opportunity to give God thanks for its industry, innovation and impact.
“From a university inspiring global professionals to a Choral Society of world renown, this birthplace of rugby league and Huddersfield Town football is proud to be ‘The Hud’, rejoicing in its successes and reconciling its differences as a multicultural, multi faith multilingual whole."
Dr Milton Brown, of KLTV, spoke passionately of the experiences of racially minoritised people, of whom there are 600 Windrush Veterans in Huddersfield.
Fr Martin Kelly spoke of Roman Catholic heritage and preparations for the bicentenary project.
In a year which marks 200 years of education, Cristina George, recent recipient of an MBE, spoke of Kirklees College, where kindness, unity and excellence are core values.
Longwood Theatre Productions performed 'School of Rock', with children showcasing creativity and talent.
In attendance and celebrating Huddersfield was the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Ed Anderson, who praised the Revd Canon Rachel Firth, Vicar of Huddersfield Parish Church, for bringing so many people together.
Mr Anderson spoke of Bishop Smitha as a "Yorkshire lass" while she, reflecting on the Magnificat referred to Mary, the Mother of our Lord, as a "could have been a Yorkshire lass" for her plain speaking.
Harpreet Uppal MP and the Mayor Liz Smaje also attended.