may 3, 2026 // POWDERHORN PARK, MPLS
Mayday 2026 will be a community-organized parade, ceremony, and festival held on May 3, 2026 in Powderhorn Park.
Mayday Minneapolis is now a decentralized community-run celebration. We need your help and support to continue for generations to come. Join us in building this grassroots structure to celebrate spring, communities, peace, and social justice for all!
About MAYDAY
The mission of Mayday Minneapolis is to enliven the Twin Cities community by producing the annual Mayday Parade, Ceremony and Festival.
Mayday Minneapolis is operated by a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, Peer Education Health Resources (PEHR). It will Do Business As Mayday Minneapolis.
This non-profit structure is driven by the community’s need and dedication to continue our beloved Mayday Parade, Ceremony and Festival and will provide the legal, fiduciary, and logistical structure necessary to operate.
Mayday Minneapolis will organize Mayday's logistics (e.g. secure permits, barricades, safety, insurance, and sanitation) and organize logistics for community arts groups who are involved in the Parade, Park Festival and the Tree of Life Ceremony.
GET INVOLVED WITH MAYDAY
Become a Board Member
Mayday Minneapolis is operated by a working board. There are no paid staff. We are looking for board members with big picture vision, fundraising and organizing experience to help build Mayday.
If you’re interested, please email us at info@maydaympls.org.
JOIN A WORKING GROUP
Help shape Mayday in the months leading up to the celebration. Current working groups include Fundraising, Parade Planning, Festival in the Park, and Communications/Social Media.
If you’re interested in joining one of the above working groups, please email us at info@maydaympls.org and include in the subject line which working group you’re interested in.
VOLUNTEER ON MAYDAY
These are mainly Day-Of roles that will be done in groups. Some communications/trainings will happen before Mayday. Organize friends and co-workers and sign up as a group!
Parade walker
Info Booth worker
Barricade Crew member
& more!
We’ve created a Google Form with all kinds of information about day-of volunteering. Review the roles and sign up below:
HELP COORDINATE MAYDAY
Contribute to behind-the-scenes aspects of the parade and festival on Mayday (May 3, 2026). We have a few stipended roles and are accepting applications.
(3) Parade Coordinators (pdf description)
Supports planning and day-of operations for the parade.
Park Liaison & Parking Lot Attendant (pdf description)
Manages park access, parking, and wayfinding on Mayday.
SUPPORT
MAYDAY
We all need to help fund Mayday in order to keep it.
Community funding supports the organizing, production and infrastructure needed to make Mayday happen for all involved!
The 2026 estimated budget is $162,000. Every contribution counts, monthly gifts are especially helpful.
All donations are tax-deductible.