Kelvin Wilkins, president of Pontefract Civic Society, said it was an honour to represent the society at the event.
He said: “The turn out of both members of the parade and the spectators was fabulous and really showed the spirit of Pontefract.”
Pontefract's annual parade brought together representatives from the Armed Forces, veterans, cadets, civic organisations and community groups.
Following the traditional Act of Remembrance at the town's War Memorial, the parade returned through the town centre before a civic service at St Giles' Church.
Mr Wilkins also thanked the society's vice-chair Phil Cook and Pontefract Library staff for their work researching and preparing display lists of those who did not return from war.
He said: “It was a moving tribute and well received by the public.”
