The countdown is on. The colour, the spectacle, the emotion of the Durham Miners Gala returns in a matter of days.
The Big Meeting is back on Saturday, July 8, and this year's speakers have already been announced.
They will follow a long line of illustrious VIPs including Labour leaders as well as union officials.
Harold Wilson, James Callaghan, Neil Kinnock, Jeremy Corbyn and more have been part of its history.
As we get ready to enjoy another weekend of banners, bands, entertainment and more, here's a look at the faces you will recognise from Galas of the past - all recorded in the Sunderland Echo archives.
9. Dennis Skinner, the former MP for Bolsover, was pictured at the Gala in 2007.
Dennis Skinner, the former MP for Bolsover, was pictured at the Gala in 2007. | se
10. Ricky Tomlinson applauds the bands and the spectators at the Gala in 2007.
Ricky Tomlinson applauds the bands and the spectators at the Gala in 2007. | se
11. Chilean miner Carlos Bugueno with Durham Miners' Association President Dave Guy and General Secretary Dave Hopper, right, at the 2011 Gala. Carlos was the 23rd of 33 miners to be rescued in 2010 after spending more than 2 months underground.
Chilean miner Carlos Bugueno with Durham Miners' Association President Dave Guy and General Secretary Dave Hopper, right, at the 2011 Gala. Carlos was the 23rd of 33 miners to be rescued in 2010 after spending more than 2 months underground. | se
12. Labour leader Ed Miliband with Sharon Hodgson MP on his way to make his speech in 2012.
Labour leader Ed Miliband with Sharon Hodgson MP on his way to make his speech in 2012. | se