About May Day
May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May. It is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
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Padstow's 'Obby 'Oss festival returns after two years
A May Day celebration in Cornwall is returning after being cancelled because of Covid-19 for The Past two years.
Padstow's two 'Obby 'Oss - wooden hobby Horse - costumes will be parading for the First Time since 2019.
The ancient tradition, believed to welcome The Coming of summer, is expected to see thousands of people line The Streets .
The 'Osses will be accompanied by traditional music provided by drums and accordion, as well as costumed dancers.
The Rival 'Osses - One decorated in Red Ribbons and The Other In Blue - Are due on The Streets at 10:00 BST and 11:00.
As well as its Coming Back because of Covid cancellations, The Festival is returning after A Woman died after being struck by One of the wooden costumes.
Laura Smallwood, 34, was hit by the Blue -ribboned 'Oss in May 2019.
An inquest.
However, senior coroner Andrew Cox also said he would write to the government with concerns about management of community events, after he was told The Festival up until 2019 had " no single event organiser" who was involved with safety advisory groups, police or other external agencies.
Padstow's May Day celebrationsSource of news: bbc.com
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