Pancake Day is almost here again and that means tasty treats for tea on Tuesday.
But in the past, it has meant races and events galore in South Tyneside and we have got the photo proof.
How many of these scenes do you remember from through the decades?
Take a look and tell us more.
5. In full flow in 1982
Can you spot anyone you know in the 1982 Hartlepool Pancake Race? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Hartlepool Mail
6. They're off in 1990
It's a fast start to the 1990 race in Hartlepool town centre. Does this bring back happy memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Hartlepool Mail
7. The winning team in 1990
A victory toss from the winning team of Frank Blair, Ron Williams and Graham Atkinson in the 1990 race. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Hartlepool Mail
8. Setting off along Victoria Road
Competitors in the Mail Pancake Race in 1989. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Hartlepool Mail