People can enjoy a traditional celebration of May Day this Saturday, with festivities kicking off at 1pm for three hours of ‘music, colour and community spirit.’

The day is being organised by local Irthlingborough-based group I-Grow (Irthlingborough Group Run Outreach Work), a community group behind many local activities in Irthlingborough, including monthly bingo, May Day, summer picnic bash, Remembrance and the Christmas street fair and lights switch-on.

A spokesman said: "This Saturday, Parsons Green will be filled with music, colour, community spirit and traditional May Day celebrations.

“With live entertainment from Beat Route Radio, traditional performances from the morris men, family activities and a lovely community atmosphere. It’s shaping up to be a lovely afternoon for all ages and the weather is looking promising too.

The event is being organised by local community group, I-Grow

placeholder image — The event is being organised by local community group, I-Grow

"Come along and enjoy one of Irthlingborough’s much-loved community traditions.”

The event at Parsons Green this Saturday (May 16) will feature traditional morris men performances, local stalls and traders, ice cream, face painting, the crowning of the May Queen and Princess with a traditional procession from the church led by the town crier and the mayor also taking place on the day.

The May Day celebrations are free entry for attendees throughout.