We know because we found all of these photos in the Sunderland Echo archives to prove it.
Look at the fun these people had from 1995 to 1997, dressed as pirates, the Statue of Liberty and even Jack Crawford.
Re-live the memories of the march through the streets, the floats and the costumes.
And then get in touch to tell us more.
1. Carnival time
The people of Hendon and the East End who made a real effort to put on a show in the 1990s. | se
4. Memories from 1996 me hearties
Junior Sea Cadets Andrew Haynes front, with Kevin Armstrong, Sam Tiling and Kieran Hamby at the carnival in 1996. | se
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