The annual event, which has been taking place in the south Antrim town for over 265 years, only stopping during World War II, the mid-1970s, the Foot and Mouth outbreak and the Covid-19 pandemic, returned to the town centre with a traditional horse fair, stalls and amusements.
Here’s 20 photographs from the May Day festivities.
9. All the fun of the fair
Young people enjoying the fair. Photo: Contributed
10. All the fun of the fair
Abbie, Paula, Judah and Charis at the Coronation Street Party. Photo: Contributed
11. All the fun of the fair
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ald Stephen Ross, pictured with residents on May Fair Day. Photo: Contributed
12. All the fun of the fair
The Mayor is joined by Ballyclare May Fair Volunteers, Kathy, George and Valerie and the King and Queen at the Coronation Street Party. Photo: Contributed