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Event Series Event Series: May Day – Naramata

May Day – Naramata

May 21, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

May Day - Naramata

The 100th annual Naramata May Day event is taking place over the May long weekend. Many activities are planned to celebrate this special occasion, including the traditional Maypole Dance, games, and a barbeque lunch.

Friday, May 19th

  • Soapbox Race
    • 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the corner of Ellis Avenue and 8th Street, Penticton.
    • Grade 5 children will race their personally designed and constructed soapboxes down Ellis Avenue with the guidance of the Naramata Fire Department.
    • Event is open to the public.
  • May Day Family Dance
    • 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Naramata Elementary School gymnasium, 3660 8th Street, Naramata.
    • A community-driven dance that will celebrate past and current May Day participants with live music, a photo booth, and snacks.
    • Event is for alumni of Naramata Elementary School and May Day.

Sunday, May 21st

  • May Day Open House
    • 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Naramata Museum, 214 Robinson Avenue, Naramata.
    • This event will pay homage to the past 100 years with a collection of pictures, memorabilia, and various items from past May Day celebrations.
    • Event is open to the public.

Monday, May 22nd

  • May Day Parade and Ceremony
    • 10:30 am to 2:00 pm in Manitou Park, Dorothy Road, Naramata.
    • The day will start off with a children’s parade, followed by a traditional Maypole Dance by Naramata Elementary School students and community members, a decorated bike contest, traditional races and games including a potato sack race, a silver spoon race, and a tug of war. The OAP (Old Age Pensioners) will be onsite serving a barbequed dinner and celebratory cake.
    • Events are open to the public.

Location: Naramata
Date: May 19, 21, 22
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