These Sunderland Echo photo memories show the great times you had on Wearside in years gone by.
But don’t just take it from us. Feast your eyes on nine archive photos ranging from musicians performing at Park Lane Metro station next to a giant Guinness mascot in 2006, to Irish dancing in the National Glass Centre in 2009.
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5. Memories from the Market Square
Irish hip hop dancing in the Market Square went down a treat with these fans on St Patrick's Day in 2009. | se Photo: TY

6. A great performance in 2009
Singing, a band from Dublin and hip hop dancing was the treat for spectators who watched the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Market Square 17 years ago. | se Photo: TY

7. Musically minded in 2009
Preparing for St Patricks Day at the City Library were Colin Younger, Vikki Callaghan, Dr Alison O'Malley Younger, Gillian Martin and David Newton in 2009. | se Photo: KB

8. Raising a glass in 2008
St Patrick's Day celebrations in the pub 13 years ago. Who do you recognise in this photo? | se Photo: PB

