Were you pictured on parade or singing along to the entertainment at Bents Park?
We have a selection of archive photos to remind you of life in South Tyneside in 2003 and perhaps you can spot someone you know.
Take a look through our selection and tell us more.
1. A cracking time at the Cookson Festival
The spectators at the Cookson Festival were certainly enjoying the occasion. Remember this from July 2003? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
2. A bean bath for Kat
Kat Gilbert looks like she is having great fun as she took a bean bath for charity in 2003. Here she is at Shackleton House in Jarrow where she was fundraising on Red Nose Day. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SH
3. A close race along the beach
The start of the Pier To Pier Race in 2003. Are you in the picture? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
4. On parade 17 years ago
The parade at the start of the Cookson Festival. Can you spot anyone you know? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB