Were you taking part in a Sunderland Carnival or winning trophies in a leek show?
Were you marching with a brass band or meeting up with old naval friends?
All these people were in these 9 photos from the Sunderland Echo archives and we hope our retro selection brings back great memories.
Take a look and re-live the 1985 memories.
All these people were in these 9 photos from the Sunderland Echo archives and we hope our retro selection brings back great memories.
5. A special reunion
Members of the Sunderland branch of ex-submariners who were celebrating the 21st anniversary of its formation in June 1985. Photo: Kevin Brady
6. Birthday celebrations at Oakfield House
Residents of Oakfield House were celebrating the first birthday of the sheltered housing complex in 1985. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Marking a big anniversary
Thornhill School pupils staged a special revue with songs and sketches specially written by themselves for the VE Day celebrations in 1985. Photo: se
8. On parade in 1985
Roland Boyes, MP for Houghton and Washington, leads the Eppleton miners contingent in a parade in April 1985. Photo: Sunderland Echo