May Day Activities

Holywood District Community Council organise Merry May Day with support from Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the bustling gateway town of Holywood.

The town will be transformed into a pedestrianised hub of activity. Expect delicious savoury and sweet treats on offer from a food stall market and browse and buy from the bric-a-brac stalls.

Enjoy mini funfair rides, walkabout street theatre, children’s crafts, the annual Bonnie Baby Competition as well as a fantastic Maypole Programme.

Children are encouraged to dress up in 1940’s style, in honour of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day for the fancy dress competition.

Musical performances will add to the ambience of a great day out, and of course the display of dance by local school children around the Island's only Maypole is a highlight!

Upper High Street (Towards the Library) 

Punch and Judy | Magic Show by Carnival Promotions 
 12noon – 12:30 – Puppet show 
12:45 – 1:15 – Magic Show  
1:30 – 2:00 – Puppet Show  
2:15 – 2:45 – Magic Show  
3:00 – 3:30 – Puppet Show  
3:30 – 4:00 – Magic Show 

Plant and Play
Spring themed crafts and planting seeds, and a science experiment table where kids can get their hands dirty making slime gummy worms!

Other activities throughout the town include...

Bonnie Baby competition | Free Presbyterian Church, Holywood

Tea Dance with Ballroom Blitz | Methodist Church Hall

The Rock Choir and Ballykeel Band

Play Bus | 12noon-4pm 

Maypole Programme - coming soon!

Free to attend [Please note: Charges apply for stall purchases and for some attractions].

Please note, details subject to change.

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