There was a fantastic turnout for the big event, which took place in some glorious sunshine.

The 2025 Marymass Royal Party (Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) And it was followed later that night by the fantastic Festival of Light, then the fireworks display on the Moor.

(Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) Yesterday's parade from Second Avenue to the port, run by Irvine Carters Society, brought together the Fullarton and Harbourside communities.

There were some hauntingly familiar faces in the parade (Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) The parade was initially born following the creation of the Rivergate Shopping Centre and removal of the Auld Brig in the 1970s, which meant it was no longer possible for the main Marymass parade to make its way across the River Irvine.

Last year's Marymass royals joined the parade too (Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography)

Instead, the Fourth Port Parade connects communities in the celebrations and allows the Harbour to remain a central part of the festivities.

(Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) The parade featured mainly horses, dressed up in all their finery for the big occasion, as well as a number of carts, bands and local groups.

(Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) All the latest information on what is coming up is available online via the festival Facebook page - facebook.com/marymassfestival.

(Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) And the events are continuing thick and fast throughout the next week, before the Marymass Parade takes place next Saturday, August 24, followed by the fun on Irvine Moor with the fair, horseracing and the ever-popular Greasy Pole competition.