Edinburgh Tradfest: Mini Mummers Parade Prep
Join the Family Beltane crew for a morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade.
About Edinburgh Tradfest: Mini Mummers Parade Prep
Fun for all the family, please come in Mummers costume if desired! Afterwards, all are welcome to join the May Day Parade or watch and enjoy as it passes down the High Street.
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Edinburgh Tradfest presents the very best traditional music and traditional arts from Scotland and around the world. This year's dates are Fri 2 – Mon 12 May 2025. Edinburgh Tradfest is run by Soundhouse, alongside programming partners at TRACS, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Queen's Hall, University of Edinburgh Celtic & Scottish Studies, Folk Film Gathering and other individual artists and creatives. Funded by Creative Scotland and the William Grant Foundation.
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