Author: Jerry Fenner

A vibrant and joyful crowd of participants gathers in the heart of Burley, Hampshire, for the New Forest Green Man Parade 2026. Clad in nature-inspired attire, festive costumes, and adorned with lush greenery, the parade members—including local musicians and drummers—come together to celebrate the traditional folklore of the Green Man, signifying the arrival of spring and a deep connection to the nature of the New Forest. #jerryfennerphotography #newforestphotographer #newforestgreenmanparade #burleyhampshire #greenmanfestival #folklorictraditions

A man dressed as the Green Man, a figure from folklore representing nature and rebirth, participates in a parade. He is adorned with green face paint, a hat decorated with feathers and blue accents, and a costume made of green fabrics and foliage. The Green Man is holding a wooden staff, and in the background, other participants and onlookers can be seen, including a woman with red hair shielding her eyes from the sun.