The parade was led by red-coated members of Pulteney’s 13th Regiment of Foot, a group of military re-enactors, as part of the second annual York Georgian Festival.
The event was part of the five-day Georgian Festival, which celebrates life in the 18th century at venues across the city. The festival includes military displays, dancing, talks and historical activities.
The visiting redcoats also appeared in St Helen’s Square, where visitors learned about the uniforms and equipment used by soldiers of the period.
The festival continues until Monday (Aug 10), with talks at York Mansion House covering many aspects of Georgian life.
The Yorkshire Post photographer James Hardisty went along on Saturday to check out the parade.
Take a look through his picture gallery below.
1. York Georgian Festival 2026
Charis Goldsmith, Marta Zainin and Laura Rocklyn, infront of York's Mansion House. Photo: James Hardisty
2. York Georgian Festival 2026
Members of the Galliard Dancers preforming in St Helen's Square, York. Photo: James Hardisty
3. York Georgian Festival 2026
Red-coated members of Pulteney's 13th Regiment of Foot, a group of military re-enactors. Photo: James Hardisty
4. York Georgian Festival 2026
Bethany Elliott, aged 4, seems a little overwhelmed stood behind the red-coated members of Pulteney's 13th Regiment of Foot at the address outside York's Mansion House. Photo: James Hardisty