Here in Malvern, Worcestershire we (the local nutters) initiated an annual celebration on the Saturday nearest ot May 1st to celebrate Beltane. There is a Grand Parade through the streets with massed bands (mainly Samba) and dancers, and music in the Priory Park all afternoon, along with amusements, stalls, food - oh yes, and Drink! Now run by the Malvern Fringe, it is in its 16th year. Strangely, it hardly ever rains - which is rare in Malvern! Praise the summer.