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Marymass kicks off with spectacular splash of colour
The annual festival brought noise and colour to the streets of Irvine.
A dazzling array of colour lit up Irvine on a sun-drenched Saturday night as an event which has become a real staple of Marymass attracted hundreds of people to the town centre.
The Festival of Light Parade left Irvine Cross at 9pm and wound its way down to the Moor, for a firework display with people lining the streets to see revellers pass by.
Among the participants were the 1st Irvine Boys Brigade, Janice Marshall School of Dance and bagpipers on stilts, Clan Macliche, who played a host of Scottish tunes as well as Elvis Presley classic Wooden Heart on what was the 48th anniversary of his passing.
Janice Marshall School of Dance recruit, Cece Booth (10) from West Kilbride said: 'Since I was about two I have been in this parade. I enjoy supporting the dancing group. Some members of the group are involved in the main parade which is nice for them. I really enjoy Marymass.'
Fellow member Lucianna Jackson from Irvine (13) added: 'I just started with the dance group last year and this is my first light parade and I am quite excited about it. The fireworks are great fun and also the shows. It's great that everyone comes together for this, I look forward to watching the Marymass Parade on Saturday.'
1st Irvine BB leader Jordan Cairns said: 'This is our third year taking part in the light parade and we also have a float in the main parade on Marymass Saturday.'
Member Oliver Brown (12) from Irvine said: 'I have been in the BB for four years now. The parade is great fun, I have been in it a few times and especially love the fireworks at the end of the night.'
The evening ended with a spectacular and hugely colourful half-hour fireworks display which lit up the night sky on one of the warmest nights of the year.
