Gala committee chairperson Angela Smith said the 2014 gala was one of the best days in living memory as the gala spirit and the holiday weather gripped families.
There was a monster truck, a spider climbing wall, W3L wrestlers, Kuk Sool Won martial arts experts, stilt walkers, Brazilian band Sambalistic and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders pipe band, African drummers and local musician Eve McAuley providing some songs.
Angela said: “It was an absolutely brilliant day, the best I've been involved with and the feedback we've had from everyone has been amazing too. “Having the good weather really made it as well. The stilt walkers were terrific, really hilarious and kept all the kids, and adults, going all day.” Gala girl Kayleigh McMeechan and boy ReganBarlow were the toast of the parade.
2. Dawson Gala Day July 2014
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders pipe band. Photo: James Clare
4. Dawson Gala Day July 2014
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders pipe band. Photo: James Clare