This year it was Moray Primary School pupils who took centre stage in the park on Saturday and the spotlight was firmly on young Lucie who was crowned by Samantha Merrilees, founder of the Scott Martin Foundation, after the traditional parade down Kingseat Avenue and Abbots Road.
Photographer Alan Murray was there to capture all the action on the big day – which would not have been possible without the hard work of the Children’s Day committee and the support of businesses, organisations and residents who continue to back the long standing celebration.
And this year saw members of the retinue and their friends and families take to the streets of Grangemouth with collecting tins to coin in cash to ensure the event takes place next year and continues to be enjoyed in the future.
The famous Children’s Day arches once again popped up all over town – with the Taylor Swift and Barbie creations drawing the crowds during the traditional Friday night arch patrol.
The retinue for 2024:
Lucie Niven (Queen), Lucia Harper, Alix Grant (Maids of Honour), Harry Docherty-Bennett (Herald), Adam Cantwell (Courtier), Murron Daisley, Ayda Gardner, Eilidh Gillespie, Lacey McBeth, Carys McIntyre, Charlotte McIntyre, Jessica Niven, Avah Stafford (Ladies in Waiting), Leo Kearney, Ethan Wraith (Page Boys), Isla Grenfell (Flower Girl).
![Members of local sporting clubs and groups once again marched in the parade](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBmYTAwOWI2LTRiNDMtNDU2MC1iYjQxLWE4ZDMzYzdkNzRhZjphOTM0ZjQzYi1mNDkyLTRhYjgtOWZhNS05ZmQ2YjY2YmVlZGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
1. 22-06-24 Pictures Alan Murray. GRANGEMOUTH. Zetland Park. Grangemouth Children's Day 2024.
Members of local sporting clubs and groups once again marched in the paradePhoto: Alan_Murray
![Almost there - the parade nears Zetland Park for Lucie's crowning ceremony](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMwNTg5NjM1LTg3ZjUtNGMxYS1hMzNkLWFkNTQwMDg2MjY3MTpiZTVkMjY5NC0wMmMwLTRlNTctYWIwNi1iYmQ3OGNmNjM1Mjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
2. 22-06-24 Pictures Alan Murray. GRANGEMOUTH. Zetland Park. Grangemouth Children's Day 2024.
Almost there - the parade nears Zetland Park for Lucie's crowning ceremonyPhoto: Alan_Murray
![Children's Day is a chance for youngsters to build happy long lasting memories with their pals](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ5ZmJhZjQwLWI0OTEtNDJjYS1hNTEwLTRhZjA3MjQ3NjIyZTo0ZGQxMDM3ZC1lNGU0LTRiM2ItYTg0Yi1jNjUxYTU0NzZhNzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. Grangemouth Children's Day 2024 (Part One: The Parade)
Children's Day is a chance for youngsters to build happy long lasting memories with their palsPhoto: Alan_Murray
![School sporting stars enjoy the march to Zetland Park](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA5ZWQzMWExLTU0MWQtNDg1NC04N2U5LTQ1Y2EyNzc0OGYxMzowMTQwOGI1Mi0zN2NkLTQwYjEtODA0Ni1mYzllN2QzNWRhYmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
4. Grangemouth Children's Day 2024 (Part One: The Parade)
School sporting stars enjoy the march to Zetland ParkPhoto: Alan_Murray