Washington, DC May Day 2026: Sidewalk Vigil for Social Justice · Mobilize

Please join us for a May Day Strong special version of our six year old vigil for social justice. Since four days after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, most Friday afternoons from 5 to 6 we’ve stood on the sidewalk in front of our church in Takoma, DC with signs promoting social justice and encouraging voting. Our sidewalk is across from Takoma, DC metro at a very busy intersection of bus, car and pedestrian traffic. We get a lot of encouragement from those who pass in front of us. We have lots of signs to share but encourage you to bring your own if you join us. We’ll have lively music, plenty of water, snacks and access to bathrooms. Red line metro is across the street including the metro parking lot for drivers. Many bus routes include this area, with stops nearby. Wear your favorite protest costume, shirt, hat, button. . . In addition to our vigil, here are the general May Day Strong demands and values: **Our Demands for May 1st** - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Hands off our vote. Together we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power - showing our unity through a day of marches, rallies, and actions including **No Work No School No Shopping in many cities.** Join as as together we celebrate May 1st through action and community. *Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.*