One of those who took part, Gavin Wood, said to participate in the show was “very fulfilling”.
“I’m Bradford born and bred and incredibly proud of my roots,” he said.
“It’s a beautiful place to live, and I feel like the City of Culture is helping the city turn its narrative around towards a more positive outlook.”
Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, described Brighter Still as a “dynamic reflection of Bradford, honouring our heritage, marking the present and looking to the future”.
She added: “We complete this remarkable year by putting local people centre stage where they belong.”
It is estimated the year-long City of Culture celebration cost about £51m and generated audiences of three million people.
The overall budget was created through fundraising, ticket sales and commercial activities, organisers said.
Major grants included £15m from the government, £10m from Bradford Council and £6m from West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Other highlights of the year included a stage production of the Railway Children inside an engine shed, Bradford-born artist David Hockney’s work recreated using drones and a celebration of local brass bands.