Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Robin Myerscough Dates February 25, 2020 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Featured in europe England United Kingdom London Pancake Day in England falls on the last Tuesday before Lent. On Shrove Tuesday, it is common to arrange a lot of fun competitions. The culmination of the whole playful action is the traditional "pancake races." Teams of four people must run a relay race along a given route. Each of the participants will hold a pan with pancakes in their hands, which must be thrown on the run without being dropped. Members of the teams of the "pancake race" are dressed in original costumes. Olney Pancake Race Robin Myerscough Here you can see housewives in starched aprons, office clerks in white collars, and clowns. Such competitions are very popular in London , in the town of Olney, and others. Traditionally, for victory in the "pancake race" they raise a glass of champagne but in Olney, the first participant to reach the finish line is kissed by local priests. Richard Gillin Share Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Featured in europe England United Kingdom London Dates February 25, 2020 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Don't miss it! Add to your wishlist now and we will remind you in advance Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Featured in europe England United Kingdom London