On Sunday 7th May 2023, a day after the King’s Coronation, the Harwich Shanty Festival committee gracefully put on Coronation Capers.
The day was very much an inclusive May Day festival and was opened by the Harwich Town Crier before a May Dance commenced.
A variety of musicians and dancers then made their way around the town of Harwich, calling at the Alma, Globe, New Bell & Stingray.
Some of the groups had also played on Ha’Penny Pier separately during the afternoon but they came together for a finale.
Coronation Capers on Harwich Green 2023
A Celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III
Programme for May 7th 2023
Harwich Green
1330-1430
Welcome by Harwich Town Crier
May Song – Staines Morris
National Anthem
Maypole Dances
Circassian Circle for everyone
May Song – Hail, Hail the First of May
Salute to King Charles
Farewell by Harwich Town Crier
1430-1630 Celebratory Music & Song around Historic Harwich
1700 Ha’Penny Pier Grand Finale All Groups
