Derived from an ancient Pagan Festival, May Day is home to a number of festivities, including Morris Dancing (see photo below) and - quite aptly - dancing around the Maypole. Traditionally, May Day celebrations are more prominent in rural communities, and many villages still elect a May Queen.
Saddleworth Longwood Thump Rushcart Festival 2011 by
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While it is not what it used to be, there are still many localised celebrations and traditions which have been taking place in small communities around Britain (in particular, in Cornwall), for hundreds of years. There are also some more modern ones which have been introduced. One of these is the Mayday Run, a 55-mile motorcycle rally from Locksbottom (on the outskirts of London), to the seafront in Hastings, Sussex.
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