Get the picnic basket out - because we are going on a retro photo journey.
Today is National Picnic Day which is designed to celebrate a perfect meal outdoors.
The trend is thought to have started in France in the 18th Century but Sunderland people love a spot of al fresco dining as these photos show.
Join us in Barnes Park, Ryhope and Mowbray Park for these Echo archive photos from 2000 to 2022.
5. It's a food mountain from 2006
Four year olds Jessica Blenkinsop, left, and Charlotte Bowater could not believe the amount of food on offer at the Leamside Children's Centre picnic 18 years ago. | se
6. Bananas and bears in Barnes Park
St Gabriel's playgroup members were having a great time at the summer picnic in Barnes Park in July 2008. | se
7. Top times on the toboggan
Fun on the toboggans at the annual Durham Scouts Beavers picnic at Moor House Adventure Centre in June 2009. | se
8. Retro at Ryhope
Having a picnic at the 2013 Ryhope Carnival. Pictured are Michael Docherty, Aimee Kennedy and their children Adam, Thomas and Leah, and Sharon Malqueen (right). | se