Beltane Celebration

Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

71 8th St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740 | New Bedford

First Unitarian Church In New Bedford
Publisher/HostFirst Unitarian Church In New Bedford
Beltane Celebration
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Come together to honor the beauty of spring and the arrival of summer, the blossoming of life, and the power of community.
There will be music, dancing, and rituals to connect with nature's vibrant energy.
Bring your friends, family, and good vibes! All are welcome to attend. Free and open to the public.
Please enter through the churchyard gates on Union St.
What is Beltane????
Beltane was one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals: Samhain (November 1), Imbolc (February 1), Beltane (May 1), and Lughnasadh (August 1).
Beltane marked the beginning of the pastoral summer season, when livestock were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were held at that time to protect them from harm, both natural and supernatural, and this mainly involved the "symbolic use of fire". There were also rituals to protect crops, dairy products and people, and to encourage growth.
Beltane was a "spring time festival of optimism" during which "fertility ritual again was important, perhaps connecting with the waxing power of the sun".
Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
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