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.
13. All the fun of the fair
Zara, Olivia and Elliana treat the Mayor to samples of their Jackson Roze ginger wine. Photo: Contributed
14. All the fun of the fair
Jacqueline Purse and Gail McCullough welcome the Mayor to the Ulster Scots Agency stall. Photo: Contributed
15. All the fun of the fair
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ald Stephen Ross with Dolly Johnston, Nathena McIlheron, Linda Ford and Charliee-Jo Howell. Photo: Contributed
16. May Fair Day 2023
Members of Larne Adult Centre enjoying a fun day out in Ballyclare. Photo: Contributed