May Day 2026: Solidarity in the Streets of San Diego

International Workers' Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a day to celebrate the power of the working class and to advocate for economic and social justice. This May 1st, San Diego and North County will see a series of powerful actions ranging from student walkouts to labor rallies.

Whether you are marching for immigrant rights, better wages, or community solidarity, here is where you can show up and make your voice heard.

✊ 12:00 PM – Chicano Park Rally & March
Location: Chicano Park, 1949 Logan Ave, San Diego
The day kicks off at the historic heart of Barrio Logan. Community members and activists will gather for a rally focused on workers' and immigrants' rights.

• The March: Protesters will march from Chicano Park through downtown San Diego.
  Student Solidarity: Students from San Diego City College (and other local campuses) are expected to join the procession as it moves toward the city center.

✈️ 2:00 PM – Airport Workers Rally
Location: San Diego International Airport, Terminal 1
Show your support for the essential workforce that keeps our city moving. SEIU workers and supporters will rally at Terminal 1 to demand fair contracts, dignity on the job, and a world that prioritizes workers over billionaires.

🌊 4:00 PM – Organized Labor Rally & March
Location: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego
Gather at the County Administration Building for the afternoon's main labor event, organized by the San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council and affiliated unions.

• Action: This rally focuses on "Economic Blackout" and taxing the rich to fund community needs.
• Route: The group will march from Waterfront Park to the Federal Building to protest ICE brutality, eventually concluding at the Civic Center.
  
  

🌳 6:00 PM – Oceanside Community Rally
Location: Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego St, Oceanside
For those in North County, the day of action concludes with a community rally and march starting at Balderrama Park. This local gathering will highlight regional labor issues and community solidarity.

• Note: Organizers in Oceanside are also collecting non-perishable food items (rice, beans, canned goods) to support local families impacted by detention and deportation.
  

Practical Tips for Attendees:

• Wear Red: Show your solidarity with the labor movement by wearing red.
• Stay Hydrated: San Diego afternoons can be warm—bring plenty of water and sun protection.
• Economic Power: Many organizers are encouraging a "No Spending, No Shopping" policy for the day to demonstrate the collective economic power of the working class.
  
  

See you in the streets!

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