Brainerd Lakes Area Democratic Socialists of America (BLA DSA) will hold the annual pro-union Brainerd May Day March on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The theme for the 2026 Brainerd May Day March is defending immigrant workers' rights.
The Brainerd May Day March begins with a short rally by the All Veterans Memorial located near the historic Crow Wing County Courthouse at 10 a.m. The historic Crow Wing County Courthouse is located at 326 Laurel Street, Brainerd.
Rally participants will cross Laurel Street to hold a vigil on the sidewalk across from the Crow Wing County Jail. The vigil will demand an end to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office's working agreement with ICE and stand in solidarity with the immigrant detainees in the Crow Wing County Jail. The vigil is scheduled to last until 11 a.m.
After the vigil, there will be a potluck meal and discussion in the Brainerd public library's large conference room. The potluck meal and discussion are scheduled to last until 12 p.m. The Brainerd public library is located at 416 South Fifth Street, Brainerd, across from Mickey's Pizza and Subs.
Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace and Brainerd Lakes United Environmentalists (BACP-BLUE) and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 endorsed the Brainerd May Day March.
We have been holding our meetings on-line via Zoom during the winter. Beginning with the May meeting, we will be meeting either at the UCC Church, 415 Juniper, Brainerd (SW corner of Gregory Park) or at Gregory Park, depending on the weather. An agenda will be provided via email prior to the meeting and that email will also contain another link to join by Zoom during the winter months. Meetings held by Zoom will be limited to 40 minutes. For more information go to the Meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Brainerd Lakes United Environmentalists is an inclusive group of people working to support the health of the environment through communication, advocacy and cooperation with broader networks to promote scientifically-sound solutions on issues of climate change and water quality in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
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