The 4th Port Parade

On the second Saturday after the first Monday in August, the Marymass Queen Elect and her four Marys, accompanied by the Captain of Irvine Carters’ Society parade in the Fullarton area of Irvine. The splash of colour and pageantry to the area marks Irvine Carters’ Society's visit to the 4th Port, the Harbour.

The Parade leaves Second Avenue at 10.00am and tours the Fullarton area before reaching the 4th Port. The Parade then proceeds to the Low Green for the Carters' Gala Day, a family fun filled afternoon.

4th Port Parade route:

10.00 am  -  Second Avenue
Ayr Road
 Rubie Crescent
Lamont Drive
Merryvale Road
Greenbank Road
Scott Road
McKinlay Crescent
Fullarton Street
 Montgomery Street
Harbour Street
Beach Drive
Gottries Road
Gottries Place
Montgomery Street
Victoria Roundabout
11.45 am - Waterside
12.00 noon  -  Low Green

Marymass Gala Day programme:

12.00 noon  -  Opening of Gala by the Marymass Queen Elect and her four Marys

12 noon – 5.00 pm A fun day out for all the family featuring the Festival Roadshow

Range of Community stalls raising funds for their respective organisations

Evening Events

9.00pm Festival of Light Procession departs High Street for Irvine Moor

9.45pm Firework Display at Irvine Moor

The 4th Port Parade has now firmly established itself as an integral event in the Marymass programme. The Parade includes a number of participating community organisations, horse drawn vehicles and entertainment.

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