THE MYTHICAL Mari Lwyd will make an appearance on Aberystwyth promenade on Thursday to celebrate Yr Hen Galan – the Old New Year.

The Mari Lwyd custom in Wales dates back to the early 1800s and sees a hooded, real-life horse skull mounted on a pole and paraded through town, accompanied by singers.

Traditionally, Mari and her attendants would call door to door asking for entry through the medium of song.

It is said that taking part in the procession will bring good luck for the year ahead.

Mari will make an appearance at the Bandstand on Aberystwyth promenade from 4pm tomorrow (Thursday, 13 January) with music and other events planned for the afternoon.

The procession will then head through town before ending in the Castle grounds.

The event has been organised by the committee behind the annual Pared Gwyl Dewi Aberystwyth.