Hamilton, ON

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Join us on May 1st @ 2pm in Beasley Park for Hamilton’s first ever May Day Parade. We’re going to kick off the afternoon with a roaming dance party through the downtown core in order to reclaim the streets from the monotonous, capitalist grind. Led by the sweet sounds of the Hammersauce Noise Brigade, we will dance our way through the streets of Hamilton to remind this city that a system based on money and land-deeds isn’t nearly as funky as the world we envision. We want this to be a festive, anti-capitalist tour of the city, with lots of room for creative actions and expressions along the way. If there are any specific sites/businesses/buildings that you would like us to visit during the march, let us know and we can hopefully work them into the route. We encourage people to be imaginative: how can we creatively transform and occupy the spaces that normally serve to keep us down? After busting our moves in the streets, we will bring the Parade back to Beasley Park where a Block Party will be in full swing, complete with a free barbecue, musical performances, circus activities and games. This is going to be a fun, family-friendly afternoon in the sun, so bring your appetite and leave your wallet at home!
Childcare will be available in Beasley Park from 2pm – 7pm. We’ll have lots of games, sidewalk chalk, sunscreen, snacks and water!