XIII international multicultural festival-carnival "COUNT OF MAY 2024"

"Count of May" is an unique spring event for the whole family based on 550 years old Riga medieval culture tradition

This is a bright Riga spring carnival in which all eras of the life of the city nation and culture are mixed because Riga is a Hanseatic city that has always welcomed a wide variety of people.

Colorful costumes of participants jousting tournaments for adults and children wed

century-old attractions and games a medieval fair a fire festival clowns and pantomime stilts and a theater a bright concert program on stage throughout the day a costume contest and of course the main element of the medieval tradition of the May Count holiday has been preserved.

Today absolutely all visitors of the holiday over 18 years old can apply for the title of the May Count and his chosen one. The main condition is the presence of a costume .... and of course victory in the tournament! Ladies can support their candidates for the title of Count of May and get a chance to become a Countess of May!