The Leicester Morris Men perform during the May Day dawn at Bradgate Park (Jacob King/PA)
A number of celebrations have been taking place across the country to mark the arrival of May Day.
Festivals dating back hundreds of years traditionally take place at what is seen as the beginning of summer.
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