The Sunderland Echo archives have a whole host of photos of carnivals from years gone by. They show parades, bands, and spectators having loads of fun.
From Penshaw to Peterlee and Silksworth to Southwick, people were pictured lapping up the atmosphere of an outdoor festival.
But we want to know if you are in the picture. Or perhaps you can spot someone you know.
Take a look and tell us more.
1. All smiles in 2003
Sunderland Carnival in full swing 17 years ago. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: TC
2. A feast of colour in 2013
Houghton Feast Carnival Parade was a blaze of colour seven years ago with community groups, classic cars and wagons making their way through the town. Photo: Picture by David Allan
3. Parading in style
The Peterlee Carnival parade from the leisure centre was a lovely occasion in 2009. Were you there? Photo: KB
4. Enjoying the rides
The rides at Seaham Carnival looked like loads of fun in 2007. Photo: JM