Since ancient times, people of many cultures have celebrated the coming of spring with May Day celebrations. From the Roman festival of Flora (the goddess of flowers) to the Celtic festival of Beltane to the Hawaiian “Lei Day,” people around the world have marked the season with maypoles, flowers, dancing, and more. Join in the rites of spring with art-making stations, live music performances, artist demonstrations, and creative happenings.

1–2:30 PM San Jose High School All-Stars jazz ensemble
12–3 PM Poems on demand by Zach Howston
11 AM–4 PM Demonstrations from Mexican Heritage Plaza
Quilling project: Make flowers by rolling and shaping strips of paper into coils and scrolls
Cut-paper project inspired by Circe into Swine by Romare Bearden