Sunderland’s May Day marches brought out the crowds in the 1980s.
Trade unionists, pit lodge officials and miners support groups were among those to join in with the music and the parades.
But what do you remember of them? Here are 7 Echo archive views from 1985 and 1986 to get you reminiscing.
1. On parade
Taking you back to May Day scenes from 1980s Sunderland.
2. Flashback to 1985
Heading down Borough Road on the parade in May 1985.
3. Smiles on the parade
Passing Pizza On The Park in another view from the 1985 parade.
4. Back to the 80s
Tell us if you took part in the May Day parades of the 1980s, such as this one in 1985.