Visitors got to enjoy a host of free activities and entertainment including circus skills, magic shows, children’s rides, heritage displays and local traders.
Echo photographer Frank Reid was there and took these pictures of people having fun.
10. Washington Carnival
Sunderland Army Cadets fall in as they helped spread the word of their organisation at the Washington Carnival. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Washington Carnival
Billy Brett, four, on a merry-go-round at the event. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Washington Carnival
Hold on tight Archie as he goes down the slide with his dad Lewis at the carnival. Photo: Frank Reid
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