11 pictures from a New Year's Eve night out in Sunderland in 2003

By Chris Cordner

Published 30th Dec 2023, 05:45 BST

Having fun in Sunderland as 2003 came to a close

Millions of people will ring in the new year with celebrations - just like these Sunderland folk did 20 years ago.

Here are 11 photos from Wearside on New Year's Eve in 2003 and it looks like a truly happy occasion.

Have a look at these Echo archive photos and see if you can spot someone you know.

Twenty years have passed since all of these photos were taken on New Year's Eve.

1. Party time in Sunderland

Twenty years have passed since all of these photos were taken on New Year's Eve.

Having a great night out on the last day of 2003.

2. Fun in 2003

Having a great night out on the last day of 2003.

Ready to welcome in the New Year in Sunderland.

3. New Year memories

Ready to welcome in the New Year in Sunderland.

Time well spent with pals. A memory from 2003.

4. Hugs from 20 years ago

Time well spent with pals. A memory from 2003.

People Sunderland Nostalgia

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