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Parade ends town's 800th anniversary celebrations

Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria
News imageNorth Tyneside Council The Spark! LED drum band. They are drummers dressed in costumes that are lit up in blue LED lighting. Their steel drums are also lit up and wrapped in LED lights. They wear white face make-up and hats. They are walking down the street while playing music, with people lining the streets.North Tyneside Council
News imageNorth Tyneside Council A group of people dressed in white costumes with silver details and feathers dance as part of the parade.North Tyneside Council
Spark! LED drummers led the procession through North Shields
Many community groups took part in the parade to mark North Shields 800

Thousands of people joined a colourful parade celebrating a town's 800th anniversary.

North Shields has been spending this year marking the milestone with a host of events highlighting its maritime, industrial and cultural heritage.

It culminated with a parade of about 400 people, including a drum band, mobile disco, artists and local groups parading from Northumberland Square and finishing at Western Quay and a live music stage.

Thousands gathered to watch the celebrations which included landmark buildings such as the Registry Office and Ice Factory tower being illuminated with artistic projections.

Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Karen Clark said it had been a "wonderful year for North Shields".

"We've seen stunning murals brighten our streets and many volunteers, artists, and community groups have given their time and energy to organise projects and events," the Labour politician said.

She added the parade was a "fitting celebration" for the project.

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