{"id":179516,"date":"2026-04-29T19:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T19:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/179516\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T19:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T19:24:09","slug":"20-upcoming-may-day-events-and-protests-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/179516\/","title":{"rendered":"20 upcoming May Day events and protests in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Friday, May 1, millions of Americans are expected to participate in a nationwide economic disturbance in honor of May Day. This holiday remembers the U.S. labor movement, especially the Haymarket Affair<\/a> of 1886, which led to the 8-hour workday. In the modern day, May Day is a day for rallies, protests, and a continued demand for adequate working conditions.<\/p>\n

For this year\u2019s May Day, dozens of cities and organizations in Pennsylvania will participate in collaboration with the May Day Strong<\/a> coalition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The organization\u2019s theme this year is \u201cWorkers over billionaires,\u201d with calls to reject business as usual on Friday. Participants are encouraged to avoid school, work, and shopping<\/a> in observance of May Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If abstaining from work, school, or shopping isn\u2019t feasible, there are plenty of protests and rallies<\/a> where you can show your support for May Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to take action this May Day, organizers encourage you to take the May Day online pledge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are some May Day events throughout Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Friday, May 1<\/p>\n

May Day events in northwest Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires Students Rise Up<\/a> (Erie, 2 \u2013 4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally for Erie High School students to protest billionaires and their effect on higher education.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3325 Cherry St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Erie, 4:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in support of workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

Bayfront Sidewalk<\/p>\n

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W. Bayfront Pkwy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day events in north-central Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Williamsport, 2 \u2013 4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser\u2019s office, calling for the taxation of billionaires.\u00a0<\/p>\n

330 Pine St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Lock Haven, 5:30 \u2013 6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in Lock Haven Triangle Park.<\/p>\n

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33 Bellefonte Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day events in northeast Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

The National Education Association: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Athens, 4 \u2013 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in Valley Playland public park.<\/p>\n

100 Playland Dr.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Milford, 4 \u2013 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A demonstration in support of workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

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The corner of Broad Street and Harford Street\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Towanda, 5 \u2013 6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally celebrating May Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

301 Main St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Scranton, 5:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in support of workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

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200 Adams Ave.<\/p>\n

May Day events in southwest Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Pittsburgh, 5:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in support of workers\u2019 rights and protesting ICE\u2019s presence in Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RSVP for the address<\/p>\n

May Day events in southeast Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Ardmore, noon \u2013 1 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in support of workers\u2019 rights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The intersection of Ardmore Avenue & Lancaster Avenue,\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Pottstown, noon \u2013 2 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally celebrating May Day and protesting billionaires.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Intersection of S Hanover Street & College Drive,\u00a0<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires Students Rise Up<\/a> (Philadelphia, 2:30 \u2013 4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally at the Temple University Bell Tower protesting the Iran War, ICE, and capitalism.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1801 N. Broad St.<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Warminster, 3 \u2013 4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally outside the Warminster Tesla dealership.<\/p>\n

700 York Rd.<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Philadelphia, 4 \u2013 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A pro-workers rally outside of Philadelphia City Hall.<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Doylestown, 5 \u2013 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally celebrating May Day and advocating for workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

Corner of Court Street & Main Street<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Philadelphia, 9 \u2013 11:45 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally in support of workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

4708 Baltimore Ave.<\/p>\n

May Day events in south-central Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Harrisburg, 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally calling for an end to ICE\u2019s presence in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

RSVP for the address<\/p>\n

Indivisible: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Annville, noon \u2013 1 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A local Indivisible event in solidarity with workers\u2019 rights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Annville Town Square<\/p>\n

1 E Main St.<\/p>\n

Indivisible: May Day Event<\/a> (York, 4:30 \u2013 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

An event on Continental Square with local businesses and vendors to promote small businesses for May Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1 E Market St.<\/p>\n

May Day Strong: Workers Over Billionaires<\/a> (Lancaster, 7 \u2013 10 p.m.)<\/p>\n

A rally outside of The Midnight Oil Community Cafe in Lancaster.<\/p>\n

44 N Christian St.<\/p>\n

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Ava Edwards, ava@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week before the event).<\/p>\n

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