JOY is RESISTANCE

This May Day, we are taking to the streets — and throwing a party.

May Day: Joy as Resistance is a free, family-friendly community celebration in the heart of Logan Square, organized by a coalition of Avondale and Logan Square small businesses in solidarity with International Workers' Day and everyone in our community who is navigating this moment.

This is not a protest. This is not a fundraiser. This is a space for our community to gather, dance, eat, receive, and support one another — because right now, showing up for each other is the resistance.

"We are not here to advertise our businesses. We are here because our community needs a space to gather, to be seen, and to feel supported. Come dance with us. Come receive. Come give. This is our neighborhood — and our resistance looks like a party."
Every vendor, healer, and performer has been chosen intentionally — Hispanic, Indigenous, and POC community members whose businesses and livelihoods have been directly impacted by ICE and this administration's rulings. Your attendance and support puts money directly in their hands and visibility on their work.

What to Expect

• ✦Live DJ — come ready to dance
• ✦Local food cart vendors — tamales, mangos, elotes
• ✦Free ear seeds
• ✦Free massages
• ✦Monarch Thrift clothing drive — take what you need, no questions asked
• ✦Hair vendor
• ✦Free kids activity table
• ✦Community resource table — hotlines, wellness tips, supplies & more
• ✦A Donald Trump piñata filled with whistles 🎉

Admission & Registration

This event is completely free. Registration is optional — walk-ups are always welcome. Register here if you'd like to stay updated on any weather changes or last-minute details.

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