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.
5. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
Crows gather to watch the raft race (Pic: Fife Free P:ress) Photo: Fife Free Press
6. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
Parachute teams were a popular part of the programme of events (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
7. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
The parade through the town featured many fabulously decorated floats featuring community groups and businesses (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
8. Kirkcaldy Pageant memories
Meet the royal party at the 2001 Pageant (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press