THE organisers of the Marymass festival are appealing to the public to support the annual event.
A large part of the history of Irvine, Marymass events takes place across several weeks during August.
The event is organised completely by volunteers who are now asking for locals to get behind them to make sure 2024's proceedings are just as good as years gone by.
They are pleading for donations to be made to support the organising committee in their efforts as they revealed the true cost of Marymass.
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They say it costs organisers more than £70,000 to put together the annual fun with prices increasing year on year.
Organisers said: "Your festival needs you! Marymass Festival is run by volunteers who source funding all year round.
"Costs are increasing across the board, making it more difficult than ever to make Marymass what it is.
"Did you know it costs over £70,000 to run the festival? Costs include over £8,000 just for toilet hire!
"We pay the council to clean up, we pay insurance, security, bands for the parade and so much more.
"You can help us to continue not just this year, but beyond."
Anyone looking to make a donation can do so via the Marymass website at marymass.com.
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