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;
9. Golden memories from 2018
What a great costumer from this keen parade participant at the 2018 event. | sg
10. Winging our way to 2018
Putting on a brilliant show at the 2018 parade. Tell us if you have spotted someone you know. | sg
11. A blaze of colour
We love this multi-coloured display which was seen at the 2018 parade in South Shields. | sg
12. Drumming up memories
The spectators at the 2018 parade were treated to this tremendous sight. Tell us if you were there. | sg
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