South Tyneside Summer Festival was successfully launched with some assistance from our nearest star, as bright sunshine added to the carnival atmosphere while floats, dancers and walkers brought this year’s theme, Space Fantasy, to vivid life. Here’s the day in spectacular pictures.
5. South Tyneside Summer Festival Parade 2019 on July 6
A crystalline character. Photo: Kevin Brady
6. South Tyneside Summer Festival Parade 2019 on July 6
The parade as it passes South Shields Town Hall. Photo: Kevin Brady
7. South Tyneside Summer Festival Parade 2019 on July 6
Fun in the sun on the streets of South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. South Tyneside Summer Festival Parade 2019 on July 6
Costumed fun at the annual parade. Photo: Kevin Brady