Banners
Following Nessie's footsteps, Jali from Norfolk carries a banner (photo c Lara Williamson)

Samba drums
The samba drums prepare to join the parade (Photo c G Macdonald-Haig)

Inis and Mark
Inside the monster...
(Photo c G Macdonald-Haig)

The parade begins
Lara and Jali (photo c G Macdonald-Haig)

Nessie steps out
Leaving the Craigmonie Centre (photo c G Macdonald Haig)

The parade
Banners and devices (photo c G Macdonald-Haig)

Nessie sets off
Photo c Emma Herman-Smith

Don't rain on my parade...
Photo c Emma Herman-Smith

On the way to the Astroturf
Photo c Emma Herman-Smith

Mission Accomplished
Lap of honour around the hall. Photo c Emma Herman-Smith