The longest running May Day in the Commonwealth of Nations is back!
Join us for a fun afternoon of dances, the crowning of New West's 152nd May Queen, and more! Mark your calendar and spread the word.
See you in Queen's Park on May 28, 2022!
Our May Day Builders and Supporters
May Day is unique and important to our city.
Come celebrate with us!
A FREE and festive community celebration held every May since 1870 in New Westminster. This event has been held around the city through its long standing history, however, Queen's Park has been its home for the majority of the celebrations.
Preserving the tradition.
No celebration of May Day would be complete without the traditional May Pole and Folk Dances. We would love to have you join us as a dancer to perform one of these heritage dances at the May Day celebration.
Creating a cycle of support
No tradition survives without it being practiced and observed. By sharing this experience with New West's youth through participation in May Day, they in turn can become mentors and coaches to the next generation.
What makes New Westminster's May Day magical?
Aside from being the longest running May Day within the Commonwealth of Nations, here are some interesting facts you may not know.
- May Day has been a community celebration that many residents of New Westminster have n ot only watched but taken part in
- Past May Day celebrations have seen 10,000+ attendees
- Special guests and dignitaries have attended New Westminster's May Day, such as Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Help us preserve May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Reach out if you can help. We're looking for volunteers to help make May Day magical.
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