And once more the community showed off all its splendour, with everyone from dancers and bikers to Santa and a happy little bee taking part.
1. The traditional ox
The Mayor of Sunderland Coun. Harry Trueman cuts the first slice from the roast ox at the Houghton Feast parade on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady
2. It is a deep tradition
The Mayor of Sunderland Coun. Harry Trueman cuts the first slice from the roast ox at the Houghton Feast parade on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Zazz dancers at the Houghton Feast parade on Saturday.
Zazz dancers at the Houghton Feast parade on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Happy faces
The Houghton Feast parade on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady