In the 1950s it drew massive crowds, and to be chosen as the Pageant King and Queen was considered an honour.
After an absence of several decades, local man, Colin Murray, kick-started it in the 1990s, and, together with a team of volunteers, he brought back some of the event's magic to Beveridge Park.
These archive pictures date from 2001.
. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
The raft race on the pond Beveridge Park saw many clubs and businesses take part (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
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Spectators and runners in Beveridge Park (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
1. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
The raft race on the pond Beveridge Park saw many clubs and businesses take part (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
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Spectators and runners in Beveridge Park (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
3. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
The Pageant was a great draw for many families (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: na
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Pageant Day featured a series of races round Beveridge Park (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press