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May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.

May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

About May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm
Various Locations Edinburgh
This is a free event
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Gather at 11.30am at Johnston Terrace by Edinburgh Castle for a 12pm departure down the High Street to The Pleasance, where there will be a rally, music and stalls. Greenery and instruments welcome!

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