Just three days after that epic Wembley win against Leeds United, upwards of one million people watched the FA Cup parade from Carrville to Roker Park.
Every vantage point was filled.
Rooftops, lampposts, balconies, scaffolding, bus stops and grass verges were packed with people.
Here are 15 Sunderland Echo photographs from a day like no other.
5. Barnes roundabout
The crowds on the Barnes Roundabout. Look at the joy on the faces of these fans. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. The Sir John Priestman building
Another Durham Road scene with the Sir John Priestman building on the right of the photograph. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. A little further on
Banners to welcome the heroes home as the bus nears the town centre. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Vine Place
The open top bus in Vine Place. Fans even used the roof of shops and pubs to get a view. Photo: Sunderland Echo