I chose these 13 Sunderland Echo photo memories after the news emerged of a dazzling free double display which is set to light up the night sky across Sunderland this New Year’s Eve.

9. Illuminating in 2016
Crowds line Roker's Cliffe Park to watch the firework display marking the end of Sunderland's Illuminations in 2016. | se

10. Reflections from 2016
The reflections from the impressive firework display at Sunderland Airshow in 2016. | se

11. Christmas is here
The arrival of the festive season was celebrated in 2016 with fireworks in Keel Square. | se

12. New Year celebrations
Fireworks over Roker Pier during New Year Celebrations at Cliffe Park, Seaburn, in 2017. | se
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