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Mini Mummers Parade Prep - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

Join us at Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th May for a fun morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade!

Mini Mummers Parade Prep - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

About Mini Mummers Parade Prep - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

Join the Family Beltane crew and friends from the Storytelling Festival and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland for a morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade.

Fun for all the family, please come in Mummers costume if desired!

Afterwards, all are welcome to join the May Day Parade (meeting at Johnstone Terrace at 11.30am), or watch and enjoy as it passes down the High Street.

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