Getting Involved in Marymass 2026
Marymass is, at its heart, a community festival.
We want everyone to get involved. From community groups to horse owners, bands, schools and anyone else with an interest. Here's a few ways you can get involved:
Fourth Port Parade, Sat 15th Aug
Calling all horse owners!
We are looking for anyone with a horse or horse and cart to come and get involved in our short Fourth Port Parade which will take place on Saturday 15th Aug.
This is a great opportunity to get the chance to trial your horse in a parade environment before Marymass Saturday the following week, or just to show off your horse with a walk around town.
No need to ride your horse, you can walk them too! This is for horses and riders of all abilities.
When? The parade takes place on Saturday 15th August with it moving off by 11am. (Parade assembles 10:45am)
Where? It starts on Second Avenue in Irvine
Does it cost? No, it is completely free to take part.
Where do I park? There is a designated car park at the main car park of Cunningham House, where you can walk up to Second Avenue from there.
The parade snakes through Fullarton & Harbourside before ending at Cunninghamme House at 1pm.
For additional information, feel free to drop us a message. We hope to see as many of you involved for both parades as possible!
Fourth Port Parade, Sat 15th Aug
Calling all kids & community groups
We're on the lookout for kids and community groups to get involved in our Fancy Dress Competition in our Fourth Port Parade this year!
Dress as anything you want, then take part in our parade to be entered in our competition for a chance to win cash prizes.
To join the fun, come along to Second Avenue, Irvine for 10.45am on Saturday 15th August where kids of any age can take part in their costumes and join the Marymass Fourth Port Parade.
After the parade, the judging will be done at Irvine Watersports Club, where from 12pm there is also a range of activities such as a disco, face painting, food and more!
The prizes go up to £75 for first place, with prizes for others too, so get looking for that amazing costume and we look forward to seeing what you all come up with!
The competition and family fun day is sponsored by the Harbourside Hotel & Marina View Guest House.
What can you get involved in? Here are our key events
Fourth Port Parade
Sat 15th Aug
Horse owners, we need you!
Come along to our parade starting Second Ave. at 11am and parade to Irvine Harbourside.
We are also looking for kids to take part in fancy dress, come along and you could win a prize for best dressed!
More info above
Festival of Light Parade
Sat 15th Aug
Our Festival of Light parade is a fantastic community event, aimed at bringing light & sound to the streets of Irvine ahead of our fireworks display.
Get bright, colourful and creative and come along on your bike or on foot to take part in this parade from Irvine Cross to Irvine Moor, departing 9pm
Marymass Parade
Sat 22nd Aug
Horse owners are invited to take part in one of the biggest horse drawn and community festivals in Scotland. Starts 10am at Golffields Road.
Horses of all shapes and sizes take part, with many carts and horse-drawn floats also involved. Contact us for any information you may require.
Flower Show 2026
Mon 24th Aug
Our annual Flower Show takes place on Monday 24th August at Irvine Volunteer Rooms. This is a fantastic showcase of some very local talent.
Anyone is free to get involved in categories from best garden to craft, baking, flowers and plants. Contact us for more information.
Visiting Irvine during Marymass
Are you looking to stay, play, eat or shop whilst visiting Irvine during Marymass?
Our town is packed with fantastic bars, restaurants, hotels, shops and leisure activities, so why not make the most of your stay?