Who remembers the Santa parade of the 70s and 80s which would pass through streets in the town centre – and often had celebrities on board.
Dr Who Tom Baker did it in 1977.
Famous faces from Coronation Street did it in 1980.
Melvyn Hayes and Windsor Davies from It Ain’t Half Hot Mum did it in 1982.
The common denominator was Santa did it on his way to Joplings or Binns.
And here’s our reminder of them all. Take a look and get in touch if this brings back happy memories.
9. Santa and fans in 1979
Santa Claus was a big attraction outside Joplings in 1979. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Corrie stars meet Santa
Stars from Coronation Street get to meet Santa in 1980 - the year they joined him on parade by horse and carriage from Sunderland railway station to Joplings. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. All smiles in 1982
Melvyn Hayes and Windsor Davies got a lovely reception from these young fans on the 1982 Santa parade. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. Saying hello to the crowds
The 1982 parade got plenty of support. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo