Parade

Join Aberdour’s newly crowned Royal Party as they lead the parade through the village in true majestic style to the sounds of the wonderful Dysart Colliery Brass Band. We are thrilled to welcome back this brass band, to help us kick off our 42nd Festival in true party spirit. Join the fabulously colourful crowd and if you wish, dress up to celebrate the 2026 Commonwealth Games. There will be prizes for the best costumes!

Join us for the Crowning at the Festival Marquee, after which the parade will proceed along Hawkcraig Road up to Main Street, turn left and walk along the High Street to Dovecot Gates. There we will turn around and walk back along the High Street, turning right at Shore Road, and finishing our parade at Black Sands Beach, just in time to register for the spectacular sandcastle competition and join the queue for your first Festival burger of the year!