Finland shows carnival colours on May Day

Photo: Leena Karppinen May Day, May 1, April 30, Vappu, Walpurgis, champagne, picnic, party, Helsinki, Finland Balloons and bubbly: Kaivopuisto, a large seaside park in Helsinki, is blanketed with party-minded picnickers on May 1.

Every year on April 30 and May 1, Finland goes wild as people celebrate May Day. Our photographers roamed the Finnish capital to capture the spirit of the holiday in a slideshow.

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