Officials are planning to have the Gala back in its usual format by 2021 when the pandemic is hopefully over.
Next month the ‘Big Meeting’ is being held online with a series of new content celebrating the spirit and values of the event.
In the meantime, let’s take a look at some Gazette archive photos showing South Tyneside banners and bands at the annual favourite.
We are hoping they will bring back wonderful memories of a great event which attracts thousands of people every year.
1. Westoe in Durham
The Westoe Lodge banner had plenty of support in this photo from 1982. Photo: gz
2. Distinguished guests on the balcony
Hugh Gaitskell and other Gala guests and speakers on the balcony of the County Hotel in 1958. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. Braving the storm in 1964
The crowds make their way through the city towards the Racecourse for the 1964 Miners' Gala celebrations which were eventually abandoned because of a thunderstorm. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
4. A village parade in 1980
Boldon Colliery miners with their band and banners. They were pictured marching through the village before setting off by bus for the Durham Miners Gala 40 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette