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SUMMARY:Hastings Jack In The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Jack in the Green Festival is an annual event that takes place in various parts of the gorgeous seaside resort that is Hastings. It’s a four day event and attracts thousands every year. This is a true British May Day celebration not to be missed. The four day event has been described as ‘thee celebration of Morris dancing and traditional merriment\, centering on the symbolic figure of Jack in the Green and culminating in a wild costumed parade – one of the most bizarre in Britain.’ The long weekend event includes music of all genres from some of the best local and surrounding areas bands\,  sun\, historic and social events\, and is filled with family fun. The weekend is topped off by the main event on the May Bank Holiday Monday\, with the Jack in the Green parade itself. The parade begins at 9.45am on the Bank holiday Monday setting off from the Fisherman’s Huts in Rock-a-Nore Road in the Old Town\, and finishes on the West Hill\, where you will have an opportunity to see traditional folk dancers and music throughout the afternoon. The festival culminates with the slaying of Jack\, to release the spirit of summer for this year. So come down\, be merry and enjoy the true British festivities! \n
URL:http://hastingsandstleonardssociety.org.uk/event/hastings-jack-in-the-green/
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