There were all sorts of reasons for them celebrating. One group of youngsters were celebrating the achievements of a famous Hartlepool person, others were having a VE Day anniversary event.
A garden party, summer beach event, strawberry tea party and a World Cup celebration are also featured.
And we’ve added a reminder of adults from East Durham who held a party with a scarecrow theme.
The question is, were you among them? The only way to find out is to take a look at our picture selection and find out more.
1. World Cup fun in 2006
Look at the smiles on these young party goers at the Sure Start Chatham House World Cup party 14 years ago. Photo: LH
2. Fun at the beach party
A scene from 2009 and it shows a summer beach party at the Greenhills Community Centre in Wheatley Hill. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: TC
3. Family fun in 2018
A family summer party with circus skills, stalls, crafts and an hour-long sponsored walk for Hartlepool Carers and the 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future group. Were you there at The Place in the Park event in 2018? Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Easter fun in 2007
Were you pictured at the 2007 Dene House Sure Start Children's Centre Easter party? Photo: LH