📜 English folk custom, annual May Day celebration in Hastings, England. 🔍 Features a figure adorned in leaves leading a parade to welcome summer. # Why Go 🎉 Experience a unique and historic pagan parade 🌳 Witness a unique tradition of a man wrapped in garlands 🌳 Witness the ceremonial "slaying of the Jack" to release summer spirit 🥁 Enjoy live bands, Morris dancers, and samba bands 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly events and workshops available 🌞 Celebrate the arrival of summer and its spirit # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Can be very crowded, especially in High Street and on Bank Holiday Monday ⏰ Event timings are approximate, requires early arrival for main events # Tips ⏰ Arrive early for the main procession on Bank Holiday Monday. 💚 Wear green to join the festive atmosphere. 🅿️ Free roadside parking may be available, but check local restrictions. # Cost 💰 Some concerts and events require tickets (e.g., £12-£14), many activities are free. # Hours 🕒 Annual four-day celebration, typically Friday to Monday on the first Bank Holiday weekend of May. Main procession on Monday morning. # 🐶 Dogs Dogs on leads welcome at The West Hill.