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World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organisation.

File image of a previous market place-style event involving organisations from across Leeds. The event pictured was organised by Forward Leeds. Credit: James Capstick

Parallels by Architecture Social Club will see multi-coloured laser beams, which pulse and flicker to a mesmerising electronic soundscape near the new Aire Park, outside The Tetley.

Parallels by Architecture Social Club will see multi-coloured laser beams, which pulse and flicker to a mesmerising electronic soundscape near the new Aire Park, outside The Tetley.

MAPP, by Dutch duo AlexP will capture the silhouettes of participants in amongst colourful images and patterns, all projected from an old-fashioned pram in the event's Briggate Zone.

MAPP, by Dutch duo AlexP will capture the silhouettes of participants in amongst colourful images and patterns, all projected from an old-fashioned pram.

This year’s array of live street performances will also feature a giant Ghost Caribou, the return of the ever-popular Spark Drummers (pictured) and a fire-breathing dragon.

Norwegian artist Anastasia Isachsen’s stunning Monad will be projected onto the water at Leeds Dock. Inspired by the circular nature of life, rebirth and the universe, the piece will be accompanied by a compelling soundscape.