Our photographer was out and about to capture people enjoying a night on the town on Friday.
The last Friday before Christmas (though we appreciate that will be Christmas Eve this year!) is traditionally known as ‘Black Eye Friday’ due to the atmosphere of everyone letting loose on a day when many finish work for the festive period.
But these scenes show people having a pleasant time with friends and family as they look forward to Christmas.
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5. A well-earned night off
Nurses from Sunderland Royal Hospital celebrate on a rare night out Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
6. Hands up for Christmas
Louise Bland, Tracey Murray,Donna Wilson and Lynne Eager join in the Friday night festive fun at The Rabbit Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
7. All smiles
Mates Greg Little, Calum Watson and Michael Prest enjoy a night out Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
8. Down the hatch
Flame act "FlameOz" entertain the friday night crowds at The Fire Station Photo: IAN McCLELLAND