Parade of Sail marks end of Tall Ships Races
Time to say goodbye.
After three days of spectacular sights and amazing entertainment, Saturday, July 14 next year marks the last official day of Tall Ships Sunderland 2018.
Over the last few weeks, we have taken a look at the superb programme of events which is coming our way during the city’s leg of Tall Ships Races.
Today, we take a look at the last day.
The ships will be closed to the public as this is the day when the crews make their final preparations for the next part of their adventure.
They will be getting ready to leave and to sail on to the next port. But don’t worry, there will be lots to see in the Port of Sunderland and along the river banks as the ships get ready to leave.
They will undock over the course of the afternoon and move out into the North Sea where they will take part in the stunning Parade of Sail.
This is where the hundreds of thousands of people on the shoreline will get to see all of the vessels lining up out at sea before they sail northwards and on to their next destination. The coastal resorts of Roker and Seaburn will provide fabulous viewing points as the city bids a fond farewell to the ships. And the entertainment will not stop when the ships leave. The programmed events will be continuing well into the evening as the city reflects and celebrates a fantastic few days.