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May Day In My Mind

October 23, 2019 Rocky Suffron
Posted in: history Filed under: may day, new westminster, queen elizabeth, troy hunter

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Come out for a burger and a beer, meet the team, a Come out for a burger and a beer, meet the team, and support May Day. We’re raising funds to keep the May Day tradition alive in New West. We're also holding a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, and a Toonie Toss. Only $25 per ticket. See you there on Mar 30! Link in bio #newwest #fundraiser #mayday
We’re active! Our ad in the Active Living Guide We’re active! Our ad in the Active Living Guide is now live on the city’s website. Kudos @new_westminster for pivoting to find a solution for community groups when the digital boards was retired. We loved the digital board but appreciate the new solution 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 . #newwestminster #newwest #newwestproud #celebrateheritage #celebrate #heritage #tradition #intangibleculturalheritage #local #community #queensborough #westside #moodypark #browonthehill #uptown #downtown #glenbrooknorth #sapperton #victoryheights #quay #connaughtheights #glenbrookesouth #kelvin #NorthArm #brunettecreek #queenspark
We’re 5 months away from May Day 2023. Where did We’re 5 months away from May Day 2023. Where did the time go? #feelinggood #mayday #traditionaldances #tradition #newwestminster #maypole #dance #dancers #community #history #ourcity #newwest #newwestisbest
More of the day’s events. May Pole dancing and i More of the day’s events. May Pole dancing and including guest performances by Bulgarian and Chinese dancers. The entertainment factor was high. We’re proud of the celebration we organizing as entertainment for all our guests that attended
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the return of May Day. From participating in the @hyackfestivalassociation International Parade and then holding our amay Day celebration, turnouts and participation for the first in-person event since 2019 was amazing
Things are getting real / hard to believe the last Things are getting real / hard to believe the last May Day held in person was 2019
It's on like Donkey Kong. Does anyone say that any It's on like Donkey Kong. Does anyone say that anymore? #bringingitback . TODAY! 3:30pm sharp! Doors open 3:00pm! I've never used so many exclamation marks in one paragraph before! See you, New West, at Queens Park Stadium to cheer on and welcome this year's 152nd May Queen Suite and dancers. . #mayday #whatsonnewwest #whatson #newwest #newwestminster #mayday150 #mayday152 #mayqueen #royalconsort #flowergirls #mayqueensuite #sponsors #beachcomberhottubs #gffg #uptownflorist #royalcommonwealthsociety #keywestford
We're looking forward to seeing everyone this Satu We're looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday in Queen's Park Stadium. We can't thank our sponsors enough @beachcomberhottubs @keywestford @gffgcu The Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada and Uptown Florist, for their support in efforts of preserving and celebrating May Day
The longest running #MayDay in the #Commonwealth o The longest running #MayDay in the #Commonwealth of Nations is back! Join us for a fun afternoon of dances, the crowning of New West's 152nd #MayQueen, and more! . Mark your calendar and spread the word. . See you in Queen's Park on May 28, 2022!
IMPORTANT UPDATE! Tonight's dance lesson at Howay IMPORTANT UPDATE! Tonight's dance lesson at Howay Elementary for May Day dance practice will begin at 7pm and go till 8:30pm. . For regular class times and schedules, visit nwmayday.com
Join us Sunday, May 1, at 3pm on the steps of New Join us Sunday, May 1, at 3pm on the steps of New Westminster City Hall for the exciting and historic 151st draw for the names of 12 local children who will become May Day’s 151st May Queen, Royal Suite, and Royal Knights
Wait. These patterns and machine movements look od Wait. These patterns and machine movements look oddly familiar. So learning May Day dances can provide you life lessons? Who knew! Well, we did of course :) Sign up for FREE dance lessons today
We’re excited to get a ton of #volunteer #suppor We’re excited to get a ton of #volunteer #support to help teach the #folkdances and #MayPole #dances. I tried them. Very simple and fun. Every child in #newwest should try too!
Build your children’s confidence in public speak Build your children’s confidence in public speaking and fluency. Sign up and enter the draw for May Queen, Royal Knight, and Royal Suite roles. P.S. forgive the typo. Adult human error 😆 . #mayday #mayqueen #Maypole #newwestminster #newwest #queenspark #heritage #tradition #celebrate #celebration #dance #community #diversity #inclusion #community #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #npo #communitylove #communityvolunteer #volunteer #specialevent #event #freeevent
👩🏽👩🏽 PARENTS! 👱🏻‍♂️👱🏼‍♂️ FREE dance lesson start next week. Sign your kids up for May Day! Folk and May Pole dances will be taught. Website link in bio . #mayday #newwestminster #newwest #newwestisbest #maypole #queenspark #tradition #history #heritage #folkdance #event #maydays #britishcolumbia #celebrate #celebration
Check it out! Not just our site and how to sign up Check it out! Not just our site and how to sign up for May Day, but also the article that dropped this week in @newwestrecord . #mayday #newwest #newwestminster #bc #maydaycelebration #maydaymagic #maypole #maypoledance #mayqueen #community #tradition #heritage #royalknights #royalsuite #queenspark #queensparkstadium #freeevent freeeventsNW
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