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Bristol's Jack in the
Green welcomes the Summer each
year, in a lively procession through the city's streets, accompanied by
musicians and dancers. He appears on only one day - the first
Saturday in May, passing from the historic Harbourside up to Horfield Common. In 2012, you can see him on Saturday 5th May. |
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Jack is a colourful
figure, nine feet tall, and covered in greenery and flowers. He is accompanied
by attendants, who are also completely disguised in green rags and
vegetation. The attendants play music, dance and sing as they guide Jack
through the streets to celebrate the coming of Summer. Come and see Jack for
yourself, and bring your friends and family. Watch as he comes alive at the
start of his journey, by Bristol's historic Harbourside. Then let him lead you through
the city's streets, and follow the procession for as long as you like. Finally, on Horfield Common, at the end of his journey, Jack must die, to release the Spirit of Summer. Come and witness this spectacle, and take away a few leaves and a little of Bristol's history and culture. |
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(All details - particularly times - are very approximate and based loosely on previous years; please allow plenty of spare time in your itinerary if you want to be sure of seeing Jack.) |
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10.30 am 11.00 am 11.45 am 12.00
noon 12.30 pm 2.15 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm |
M Shed (Bristol
Harbour) St Nicholas Market Broadmead The Horsefair St Michael's Hill Kingsdown Parade Redland Grove Gloucester Road Horfield Common (near Ash Road and Tennis Courts) |
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Please send an e-mail if you would like further information. |
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Jacks in the Green |
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More
about Jack For more information and pictures of the Bristol Jack in the Green, follow this link. |
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