To give you a flavour of what is to come, here are 20 photos from the Hartlepool Mail’s archives from when the event last visited the town in 2010.
. Throwback to the Tall Ships in 2010.jpg
Are you looking forward to another unforgettable weekend? Photo: National World
. Ships ahoy
Crowds get ready to see the Tall Ships in all their glory. Photo: Other, third party
. Let me entertain you
Street entertainers charm their audiences. Photo: Other, third party
. It's raining, it's pouring
These visitors didn't let a bit of rain put them off. Photo: Other, third party
. And the parade begins
Thousands line the streets ready to watch the crew parade. Photo: Other, third party
. Time for song
A crew member decides to serenade a police officer on Marina Way. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Ready, set, go
The Tall ships are all ready and moored in at the Hartlepool docks. Photo: Other, third party
1. Three cheers for the Tall Ships
This crew knows how to party. Photo: Other, third party
2. Ships ahoy
Crowds get ready to see the Tall Ships in all their glory. Photo: Other, third party
3. Let me entertain you
Street entertainers charm their audiences. Photo: Other, third party