What do you know about May Day? Did you know that it is
often used as a day of protest, prompting the use of crowd control?
May Day is celebrated on the first day of May. It is not as widely
celebrated in the United States, as the Puritans looked down on it. As such,
much of the tradition was dropped. However there are still multiple people out
there who celebrate it and use it as a day of protest. So today we want to
offer a bit of advice for when you are out and about today.
May Day, also known as International Workers Day, often sees
many protests across the world. These protests often center around worker’s
rights. While you are not particularly likely to run into trouble, it is good
to exercise caution.
This year is particularly different, as individuals are
using the occasion to also bring attention to police brutality. Some rallies
will focus on labor issues, some on immigration issues, and some on police
brutality issues. Some of these rallies will actually focus on all of them at
once.
Be prepared for the possibility of traffic delays, public
transportation delays, and more. This is particularly likely if you live in a
big city. Check your local news to see if rallies are planned so you may adjust
your route as necessary.
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