THOUSANDS gathered in Irvine yesterday, Saturday August 24, to see Millie Barnes crowned Marymass Queen 2024.

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Millie - alongside her four Marys Lauren Wyllie, Hannah Nelson, Autaum Robinson and Rebecca Lusby - received a warm welcome on their big day, with all agreeing they did the town proud.

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Wellwishers crowded the streets of the town to see the grand procession, with some fantastic floats, make its way to the moor for all the fun and games.

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Despite the weather trying its best to put a dampener on proceedings earlier this week, the sun was shining and the people of Irvine and beyond who came out to celebrate Marymass Saturday were treated to a spectacular occasion.

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Excitement was palpable as the parade then made its way to Irvine Moor, for the fun and games of the occasion to begin.

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Those in attendance treated to some very competitive horse racing, a huge amount of stalls and plenty of funfair action for all to enjoy.

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There was also the much anticipated return of the greasy pole - which certainly didn't disappoint.

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This year's Marymass parade - always one of the biggest horse-drawn processions in Scotland - left from Golffields Road at 10am, giving the town a true carnival atmosphere.

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The crowning took place outside the Townhouse at noon, when Queen Millie and her Marys took centre stage.

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Throughout the parade, there was some splendid entertainment from Ayrshire's Rock Choir and the Irvine and Dreghorn Band.

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At her reception party, North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson paid tribute to the royal party, the Carters Society and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the event such a success.

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While today's pictures from our photgrapher Charlie Gilmour focus on the crowning ceremony, you can expect to see a lot more fantastic shots on our website over the next few days. And who knows?. You might just see some people you know...