The first major Indian holiday of the year is a Hindu festival dedicated to the sun god, Surya. Popularly called Makar Sankranti, it is celebrated over several days and marks the end of winter and the ...
St Winnold's Parade is held on a Friday in March in Downham Market. The celebration of the town's horse fair, once the biggest in Europe, includes heavy horses, miniature donkeys and children. 1.