And that’s why we dug out 13 memories from the Shields Gazette archives to show you what the parade looked like between 2015 and 2018.
In case you missed it;
5. A salute to 2016
This marching youth was a stylish addition to the 2016 parade. Remember this? | sg
6. So colourful
Putting on a colourful show at the 2016 parade but we want to know if you recognise anyone in the photo. | sg
7. Putting on a show
Such a colourful look for these marchers at the parade in South Shields in 2017. | Tom Banks
8. Having a great time
Lots of smiling face to recognise in this photo from the 2017 South Shields parade. | Tom Banks
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