Sunderland is the host city of the Tall Ships Races 2018, taking place on 11-14 July.
The entertainment, including street theatre, food, displays and live music, will be spread across four event zones, beginning on Wednesday 11 July when the ships lower their gangways to visitors.
On Thursday 12 July, a Crew Parade will weave through the city centre, followed by a prize-giving ceremony.
On Friday 13 July a major artistic commission will take place on the riverside and local sail trainees taking part in the Races will arrive to join their ships.
And on Saturday 14 July the ships will take part in a spectacular Parade of Sail, past the coastal resorts of Roker and Seaburn.
Coaches will be directed to park at the Stadium of Light, with drop-offs closer to the main event sites to minimise walking distances.
Shuttle buses will run at frequent intervals between event zones on the north and south of the River Wear.
Tall Ships Races Project Director, Michelle Daurat, says: “This is going to be a fantastic festival and a chance for visitors to explore everything our city has to offer, and see these spectacular ships up close.
“We’re expecting over one million visitors to the event and are looking forward to welcoming groups from across the country.”
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