Hundreds join May Day Protest in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– A crowd gathered in downtown Wilmington on Saturday as part of a nationwide demonstration tied to International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day.

The annual observance, marked in many countries, highlights labor movements and workers’ rights. While May Day falls on the first of the month this year, local organizers, including Indivisible Wilmington, held their protest Saturday morning.

The event began with a rally at Innes Park, followed by a march through the downtown area. Participants carried signs, chanted, and shared personal stories. Some expressed concerns about job cuts, immigration raids, and public service funding.

Lauren Reynolds, an organizer with Indivisible Wilmington, said the event was about more than protest.

“What can we do about it? You know, we can take to the streets — that’s important — but also we are coming together, and we are making community,” Reynolds said. “We are forming alliances with organizations that have been here doing work for decades.”

Organizers say another protest is planned for June 14.