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

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!

Maypole Programme 

10:45am Crowning of May Queen

11:00 - 11:30 Maypole Dancers, local school children

11:45 - 12:15 McEIhinney School of Dance

12:30 - 12:45 Fancy Dress Comp (favourite fictional character) + prize givings

13:00 - 13:30 Maypole Dancers, local school children

13:45 - 14:00 Holywood Community Set Dancing Class

14:15 - 14:45 Sullivan Prep Choir

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

Please note, details subject to change.

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[Please note, photography and videography may take place at some/all of these events].