Open golf fever stepped up a gear in Carnoustie on Saturday at the town’s annual gala day.
The traditional float parade left Panbride industrial estate for the Carnoustie House grounds on Saturday afternoon led by pipers and vintage tractors.
This year’s theme was The Open with excitement already building in the town ahead of the arrival of golf’s greatest players to do battle on the links next week.
Residents cheered the colourful procession every step of the way before making their way to the park for an afternoon of entertainment.
Carnoustie Independent councillor Brian Boyd was master of ceremonies and he introduced a range of displays and events.
Highlights included a performance from Angus Centre for Performing Arts, a lorry pull, a fly ball dog display and a falconry display.
Bonnie babies, Mr Muscles and Miss Rose Bud were also crowned in amongst a magic show and a performance by Ashley Walker Highland Dancers.
Mr Boyd said Saturday’s event was the culmination of another successful gala week for the town.
“The fantastic weather has brought out record numbers to the event,” he said.
“It’s my favourite day of the year.
“All of this is only achievable by the hard work of Mary Bushnell and her team.
“Gala week is great fun but also a fundraiser with money raised going back to local causes.
“The Open theme for the floats was a great precurser for The Open itself.”
Towards the end of the event the biggest floss dance in Angus went ahead.
The floss dance originates from an Instagram-famous American schoolboy, 16-year-old Russell Horning, known as the backpack kid.
Back in the summer of 2016, Russell’s dance videos began to include the floss.
The phenomenon was enthusiastically embraced in Carnoustie as mums and dads, grans and grandads joined in with the childen.
“It was great to see three generations dancing together,” said Mr Boyd.
