2024 May Day Parade in Minneapolis

MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis featuring the Southside Battletrain

May 5, 2024 — Powderhorn Park — Minneapolis, 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.

We never sleep we never forget
May 5, 2024 — Southside Battletrain Banner at the MayDay Parade, Minneapolis 2024. The Southside Battletrain banner was displayed during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis on May 5, 2024. This community event, a tradition since 1975, follows a route from Bloomington Avenue to 34th Street, culminating at Powderhorn Park. The banner features a black cat, a symbol historically linked to labor movements and anarchism, often representing solidarity and resistance. The parade serves as a cultural celebration of spring and a platform for expressing community values and social justice themes.
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.
Drummers on battletrain
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This distinctive mobile art and music installation, featuring drummers, fire effects, and repurposed materials, including a sign reading 'DANGER BLASTING KEEP OUT!', is a highlight of the community event. The parade route traversed Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street, concluding at Powderhorn Park. Organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, the MayDay Parade has been a significant cultural tradition in South Minneapolis since 1975, celebrating spring, community, and social justice themes.
Man drives Mayday battletrain
May 5, 2024 — A participant operates the Southside Battletrain during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This distinctive, modified vehicle, incorporating elements of an old Ford truck, is a prominent feature of the parade. The MayDay Parade, a long-standing community event, traditionally follows a route down Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street, concluding at Powderhorn Park. Organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, the parade has been a significant cultural celebration in South Minneapolis for decades, marking spring and fostering community engagement.
Mayday Battletrain drivers
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.
Mayday Parade float
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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