Where Will May Day Protests Be In Montgomery Co.?

MONTGOMERY CO., MD — Several demonstrations will be held across the county at the start of May as part of a nationwide day of action.

In the county, several May Day events are being organized through the Indivisible movement.

May Day protests are rooted in a longstanding push for worker justice and labor organizing, dating back to the 19th century.

The 2026 iteration is demanding a tax on the rich, protections for democracy, and taking a stance against policies undertaken by the Donald Trump administration.

"Together we will flex our collective power in a tremendous day of action — rallying, marching, and taking action to demand a country that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No Work. No School. No Shopping," reads a post.

Here's a look at some of the protests planned for May 1 in the county:

• Gaithersburg
  Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Location: Watkins Mill Overpass
  (Exit 12 on northbound Interstate-270)
• Olney
  Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  Location: 16601 Georgia Ave.
• Rockville
  Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Location: Rt. 355 and Redland Blvd.
• Silver Spring
  Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Location: Forest Glen Road and Georgia Avenue