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May 1st, 2026 2pm @ Story & King. Join the workers of San José for cultural performances, community, and the annual march – celebrating historic wins and fighting for a better future!

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Photo of large crowd of people in a May Day march, showing thousands of people
Image of historic 2006 May Day March
Photo of large crowd of people in a May Day march, showing thousands of people
Image of historic 2006 May Day March

🗓️ May 1st, 2026: Gather at Story & King

Event begins at Story & King

Rally begins 2:00 pm
March begins 3:00 pm

and ends at San Jose City Hall 

with community, performances, and more

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🗓️ May 1st, 2026

Event details tbd

 

FAQ & What to Expect

  • How long is the march?
    This is an approximately 3-3.5 mi march from Story & King to City Hall. There will be water stations on the route as well as multiple volunteers with wagons stocked with water throughout the march. Contingents may join the march at any point along the route (please contact coalition@maydaysanjose.org to request detailed route information if needed).
  • Is there a route map?
    A detailed route map with water and restroom information will be provided to attendees on the day of the march. 
  • How should I get to Story & King?
    VTA bus route 22 joins the start and end points of the march, and will operate normally before the march begins. Once the march begins, VTA bus route 22 will likely be diverted, particularly in the westbound direction. *Our recommendation is to park near City Hall (where the march ends) and take the bus to Story & King for the rally at 2:30 (where we start).
  • Will there be security?
    Yes, there will be easily identifiable volunteers dedicated to security throughout the march route. May Day always has infrastructure in place to maintain the safety of marchers while we take the streets. We keep us safe.
  • When will there be speakers, tables, vendors, and performances?
    Speakers will present at our rally program at Story & King which starts at 2:30pm (march starts at 4). Tables, vendors, and performances will be at the end of the march at San José City Hall. We estimate arriving at about 6pm and estimate that the closing program will fully conclude at about 7pm.
  • Is there a speaker list?

    We don’t have a speaker list to share publicly, but we do have confirmed speakers, as well as tablers, vendors, and performers. You can check out our social media or website gallery to get an idea of past speakers and performances.

Shut It Down: No Work, No School, No Shopping!

Our 2026 Points of Unity

  1. Stop ICE Terror and Deportations - Legalization for All - Path to Citizenship for All
  2. Stop Attacks on Unions and Workers - A Living Wage for All - End Wage Theft
  3. Resist the Trump Administration - Fight for a Government for the People, Not the Billionaires
  4. U.S. Out Of Everywhere - International Solidarity
  5. Free Palestine, Stop the Genocide, and End the Occupation
  6. End Unhoused Sweeps - End Evictions - Affordable Housing for All
  7. End Police Brutality - Stop Attacks on BIPOC People
  8. Protect Reproductive Rights, Trans Rights and Gender Affirming Care
  9. Tax Billionaires and Defund ICE to fund Education, Single-Payer Healthcare, and Social Services
  10. Fight for a People’s Agenda - People Over Profit

Signed by the San José May Day Coalition

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  • FRSO
  • amigos de guadelupe
  • seiu
  • CPUSA
  • south bay labor council 2
  • naacp
2026 SJ May Day Coalition

Want to get involved?

There are several ways to get involved – from tabling to planning May Day events and building community year-round. 

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