Before the ancient books were written, when the world was young, and the forest still covered this island. Each spring the Maiden of Flowers drew back the veil of winters darkness, to dance in the sunlight of summers eternal promise and banish the winter from our shores.

Join her and Bacchus the Fawn in a merry procession, as they revel in pleasure, ritual, festivity, and madness. Celebrate with them the bountiful return of warm and endless days. Stroke the Blossom Lion for luck and meet the very spirit of abundance, new life and celebration. Be certain to step forward for a photo with these magical characters and take in the wonder of a midsummer nights dream.

Sprung from the Greco-Roman tradition of the procession as a festive celebration. Roar into Spring is conceived as a contemporary ritual for all, transforming the every-day into the extraordinary.

“The acts were very well received last Saturday and despite the weather being so hot the walkabouts gave it everything and a bit more… please pass on our thanks to them – it really made the day special.”

Lyn Summers – Events Manager, London Borough of Hillingdon