This year`s festival was a week late. It was not held on the first Saturday of May as usual because a slightly more important event occurred on that day - the coronation of King Charles III in London. Instead, the coronation of our May Queen, Amelie McGill Anglin, took place on the second Saturday; 13th... Continue Reading →
‘Royal’ May Day 2022
Saturday, 7th May, saw the joyous return of the 'Royal' May Day pageant after two years missed because of Covid. All the parade participants looked splendid, delighting the hundreds of onlookers. Once the entourage arrived at The Heath, we were enthralled by the traditional coronation spectacle with the dancers' lively show. The festivities were enhanced... Continue Reading →
Knutsford ‘Royal’ May Day 2015
The wet and windy weather hardly dampened the 'Royal' May Day festival on Saturday. Everyone still enjoyed the traditional ceremonies and all the fun of the fair. If you'd like to know more about this wonderful Knutsford tradition, visit the Knutsford 'Royal' May Day website. Kevin Griffiths