Identifying Irony in a Passage

In a quaint little village, the townsfolk prided themselves on their punctuality. They would rush to the marketplace each morning, eager to greet the dawn before the sun crested the horizon. However, on the day of the annual festival, the mayor was late. As the clock struck ten, a crowd gathered, laughing and whispering absurdities about their beloved mayor's tardiness. One villager turned to another and exclaimed, 'Isn’t it just perfect that our punctuality-loving mayor can’t even make it on time for the biggest event of the year?' This unexpected twist left everyone amused, highlighting the irony of the situation.