Nine joyful South Tyneside retro scenes as we get ready to celebrate World Party Day

Get the candles out! Strike up the music! We are having a party!

Who knew? Sunday, April 3 is World Party Day and we decided to join in with a look back on some of the wonderful parties you have had over the years.

There have been Christmas parties, World Cup parties, and X Factor parties.

You have celebrated Ascot and Halloween and more importantly, we have the photos to remind you of it all.

Take a look and re-live some wonderfully upbeat party scenes from the past.

5. An anniversary party

This party was held to celebrate the 160th anniversary of St Bede's Parish in 2009. Photo: SN

The South Shields Pensioner Association Christmas party at The Office in Victoria Road in 2009. Recognise anyone? Photo: TR

A children's Halloween party was held at the Asda store in Boldon to mark its relaunch in 2008. Were you there? Photo: SN

Fun at Fellgate Primary School where pupils and staff held a Bear Day to celebrate Paddington Bear's 50th birthday in 2003. Photo: IB