Every year, it is packed with amazing scenes such as people dressed as Buzz Lightyear, the Three Amigos or giant bananas.
Then there’s the heroes who have graced the event such as Tony ‘The Fridge’, Deano the ‘Wheelie Bin Man’, Colin and his Big Pink Dress and Jarra Jim.
Relive it all in our look at 13 of the ‘stars’ who make the event extra special.
13. Big Pink Dress Colin
How could we not include Great North runner Colin Burgin-Plews who, as Big Pink Dress, raised £150,000 from his charity runs. | nw Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
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