Lancaster Liederkranz is now the Guinness World Record holder for the largest maypole dance. The organization hosted a celebration of its new Maibaum (maypole) on May 9 when 163 couples —326 people — ...

The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

Maifest returns Saturday with German food and beer, live music, dancing games, and one of the tallest maypoles in the United ...

L. ALSACE TWP., Pa. - An event in Lower Alsace Township is honoring a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Mayfest is best known for the Maypole dance and the crowning of the Queen of the May.

May is a time for spring flowers, Memorial Day and streamers on poles, also known as May Day celebrations. The tradition is celebrated in spring with dances around a tall pole adorned with long ...

The April 27 meeting of Preceptor Sigma Chapter was in the home of Reenie Purk. President Noreen Piechocki brought the meeting to order with the opening ritual. Vice President Paula Kline read article ...

Pennsylvania’s tallest maypole is coming back to South Street as the 13th annual Maifest by Brauhaus Schmitz returns Saturday ...

The annual spring block party is free to attend and includes live bands, German food and a liter-lift competition.