25 of the best photos from the first day of Ballyclare May Fair 2026

The 2026 Ballyclare May Fair opened on Saturday with the traditional Mayor’s Parade, First Ballyeaston Vintage Tractor Gathering and the opening party with Colin Graham.

Check out these great photos from the first day of a special week of activities.

5. Mayor’s Parade at Ballyclare May Fair

From left: Deputy Mayor Cllr Julie Gilmour, Mayor Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, Alderman Lewis Boyle, Cllr Michael Stewart, Cllr Helen Magill and Cllr Jeannie Archibald-Brown at the Mayor’s Opening Parade at Ballyclare May Fair. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

6. Mayor’s Parade at Ballyclare May Fair

General view of the Mayor’s Opening Parade at Ballyclare May Fair. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

7. Mayor’s Parade at Ballyclare May Fair

Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick gets behind the wheel of one of the tractors on the opening day of Ballyclare May Fair. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

8. Mayor’s Parade at Ballyclare May Fair

Having fun posing for a photo at the Mayor’s Opening Parade at Ballyclare May Fair on Saturday. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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