Cllr Gul Nawaz took part in the annual tradition in a quiet Bridge Street yesterday.
Cllr Graham Casey also laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
Rev Canon Ian Black led the short service.
Residents were not invited to the service to ensure social distancing could take place.
1. Christmas wreath laying at Peterborough war memorial
Christmas Civic wreath laying ceremony at the Bridge Street war memorial. Revd Canon Ian Black taking the service. EMN-201217-144139009 Photo: Midlands
2. Christmas wreath laying at Peterborough war memorial
Christmas Civic wreath laying ceremony at the Bridge Street war memorial. Mayor Gul Nawaz laying wreath EMN-201217-144150009 Photo: Midlands
3. Christmas wreath laying at Peterborough war memorial
Christmas Civic wreath laying ceremony at the Bridge Street war memorial. Cllr Graham Casey laying wreath on behalf of the Royal British Legion. EMN-201217-144212009 Photo: Midlands
4. Christmas wreath laying at Peterborough war memorial
Christmas Civic wreath laying ceremony at the Bridge Street war memorial. Deputy Lieutenant Neil McKittrick attending EMN-201217-144223009 Photo: Midlands