WITH Marymass 2023 now in full swing, we thought we'd whet the appetites of Times readers for the main Marymass weekend by sharing these unseen pictures from one of the favourite events at this year's festival.
The Fourth Port Parade on Saturday, August 19 saw big crowds of marchers take to the streets of the town.
There was a great turnout for the parade to the port last Saturday, run by Irvine Carters Society.
The fun continued at the Low Green in Irvine with the Incorporated Trades running the gala day and the ever popular duck race.
Very much a children's event, there were plenty of races for primary age youngsters to take party in and run off some steam.
The funfair was there too, as well as a great selection of stalls.
The fun continued on Saturday evening with the spectacular Festival Of Light parade leaving the High Street at 9pm, heading towards Irvine Moor.
The Marymass Committee were impressed by the huge turnout for the event, which included a performance by a piper near the famed Greasy Pole.
This Saturday, August 26, Marymass Saturday returns with the one of the biggest horse-drawn processions in Scotland, followed by racing and a day of family fun on Irvine Moor.
The events will include a live action stunt show this year.
2023 Marymass Queen elect Rebecca Orr and her royal party will be crowned outside the Townhouse at noon on Saturday before the parade heads to the Moor.
For full details of what's happening where and when, see the event's official website at marymass.com.
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