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.
13. Roker Park
The team shows off the FA Cup to a packed Roker Park. Photo: Sunderland Echo
14. Messiah is back home
Bob Stokoe inside Roker Park on a night of high emotion and passion. Photo: Sunderland Echo
16. Welcome home Lads
It was a real 'I was there' moment. If you were, get in touch and share the memories by emailing [email protected] Photo: se
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