Here they are on the march and we have familiar names such as Ryhope All Stars, Pennywell Toreadors, New Silksworth Syliners and Shiney Row Eagles.
See how many faces you recognise from these Sunderland Echo memories.
In case you missed it;
1. Washington Greys in 1972
Members of Washington Greys juvenile jazz band braved torrential rain to lead a march through Washington oto raise money for the local miners fund in February 1972. | se Photo: SE
2. Pennywell Toreadors in 1974
The streets of Pennywell were treated to this display by the Pennywell Toreadors in 1974. Tell us if you were a part of the jazz band back then. | se
3. Ryhope All Stars in 1974
Ryhope All Stars looked resplendant on the march at Silksworth Carnival in 1974. | se Photo: se
4. New Silksworth Skyliners in 1974
New Silksworth Skyliners marching along Fawcett Street in 1974. | se Photo: se
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