Seattle sees thousands mobilize on May Day each year to advocate for immigrant and worker rights, echoing traditions starting from labor protests decades ago.
SEATTLE — Why do thousands mobilize on Seattle streets on May 1 each year? Here’s what you should know about May Day.
What is May Day?
Depending on where you live, May Day is either an ancient European spring festival or a day of support for immigrants and workers’ rights.
In most nations, May 1 is an official public holiday known as International Workers’ Day or Workers’ Day. It’s basically Labor Day for the rest of the world.
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