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.
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5. Blackfell White Stars in 1974
Blackfell White Stars proudly march in this Sunderland Echo archive photo from 1974. | se
6. Pennywell Toreadors in 1974
One more view of the Pennywell Toreadors who were on the march on their home patch in 1974. | se
7. Humbledon Hussars in 1976
Humbledon Hussars Juvenile Jazz Band march along Lawrence Street to the Town Moor during the East End carnival of 1976. | se
8. Shiney Row Eagles in 1977
Mascot Tracy Muldown, 5, leads the Shiney Row Eagles Jazz Band to the Grangewood Recreation Ground during the Shiney Row Community Association Carnival in 1977. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
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