2024 May Day Parade in Minneapolis

MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis featuring the Southside Battletrain

May 5, 2024Powderhorn ParkMinneapolis, MN

The MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis traveled down Bloomington Ave, turned onto 34th, and proceeded to Powderhorn Park.

The procession featured the Southside Battletrain.

Southside Battletrain banner at the MayDay Parade in Minneapolis, with a black cat and “We Never Forget” text.
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain banner is carried during the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, Minneapolis, on May 5, 2024. The hand-painted banner shows a black cat and the phrase “We Never Forget.”
Battletrain heads to Powderhorn
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain, an elaborate art vehicle, participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, known for its vibrant artistic expressions and political messaging, traditionally marches down Bloomington Avenue before concluding at Powderhorn Park. The Battletrain, a prominent mobile sculpture, often features pyrotechnics and performers, symbolizing community resilience and creative protest. Organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1975, the MayDay Parade is a long-standing cultural tradition in Minneapolis, celebrating spring and community while addressing social and political themes.
Southside battletrain skaters
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade proceeds through South Minneapolis in 2024, featuring the Southside Battletrain. This community-led procession, a tradition for over 50 years, is organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and often highlights themes of social justice and environmentalism. Participants, including those on the distinctive Southside Battletrain float, marched along Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street. The parade culminates at Powderhorn Park, a significant gathering place for the community.
Southside Battletrain at the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with drummers and a “DANGER BLASTING KEEP OUT!” sign
May 5, 2024 — Southside Battletrain takes part in the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis on May 5, 2024. The mobile art and music installation combines drummers, welded scrap materials, and a warning sign reading “DANGER BLASTING KEEP OUT!”
Southside Battletrain driver at the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis.
May 5, 2024 — Southside Battletrain moves through the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. The vehicle is built from the front end of an old Ford truck and is operated by a participant during the annual parade organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre.
The Southside Battletrain, a teal community art vehicle, moves through the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with spectators
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, 2024. This community-built art vehicle is a prominent feature of the parade, which traditionally proceeds down Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street towards Powderhorn Park.
Black label Minneapolis bike club
May 5, 2024 — Participants on custom-built bicycles, identified as part of the Southside Battletrain, proceed during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, a tradition since 1975, celebrates spring and collective spirit through art and performance. The parade route typically follows Bloomington Avenue, turning onto 34th Street, and concludes at Powderhorn Park.
Participants guide the Southside Battletrain cardboard float during the 2024 MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis.
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024 included the Southside Battletrain, an elaborate cardboard float. Participants guided the Battletrain along the parade route, which began on Bloomington Avenue and proceeded to 34th Street before concluding at Powderhorn Park. This long-standing community tradition in South Minneapolis is known for its creative floats and celebration of spring and local culture. The parade serves as a significant annual gathering for residents, fostering community engagement and expression.

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