South Shields Winter Parade took place on Friday, December 8.
Organisations, dance schools and more from South Tyneside and beyond performed in the magical parade, to mark the beginning of the festivites in South Shields.
Check out our gallery of photos from the South Shields Winter Parade.
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1. The Spark Drummers are a huge hit with South Shields residents every year.
The Spark Drummers are a huge hit with South Shields residents every year.
4. Spreading Christmas cheer
South Shields were delighted by the beauty of the Winter Parade.
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