Customers flocked back to enjoy haircuts, pints, workouts and some retail therapy for the first time since the start of January.
Non-essential shops have been allowed to open, along with gyms, hairdressers and beauty salons, and pubs, cafes and restaurants can offer outdoor service.
Our photographer Richard Ponter was out capturing how the latest step on the Government's road to recovery played out across the town.
5. Welcome Back! Scarborough Reopens...
Shoppers spill out onto the high street as retailers, pubs and hairdressers reopened. Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Welcome back! Scarborough reopens...
A well overdue trim at No.1 Hair Style; Alan Ahmed styling Jamie Pollard in the salon. Photo: Richard Ponter
7. Welcome Back! Scarborough Reopens...
Shoppers spill out onto the high street as retailers, pubs and hairdressers reopened. Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Welcome Back! Scarborough reopens...
Shoppers queuing for Debenhams' huge clearance sale. Photo: Richard Ponter