In a significant show of political activism, Marin County residents are gearing up for a series of coordinated May Day demonstrations across multiple locations in San Rafael, Corte Madera, and Novato on May 1.
The protests, organized under the banner “May Day Strong: We Are The Many,” aim to voice opposition to what organizers characterize as “an authoritarian takeover by President Donald Trump” while advocating for progressive priorities including family support, public education, healthcare access, and housing solutions.
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Protest Locations Span Multiple Marin Communities
The day of action will commence before many Mill Valley and Sausalito commuters have finished their morning coffee, with the first demonstration scheduled for 6:30 a.m. on the San Rafael Pedestrian Walkway overlooking Highway US-101.
This strategic location ensures visibility to thousands of morning commuters traveling between southern Marin communities and northern destinations.
Afternoon Demonstrations Across the County
As the workday concludes, protesters will gather at multiple locations throughout central and northern Marin.
At 4:00 p.m., demonstrators will convene at 1000 4th St. in downtown San Rafael, the county seat, as well as on the Tamalpais Highway US-101 Overpass in Corte Madera, near the shopping centers that serve Tiburon and Larkspur residents.
The activism will extend to Novato, Marin’s northernmost city, with simultaneous protests beginning at 4:30 p.m. on both the De Long Avenue and Rowland Boulevard Highway US-101 overpasses.
These locations provide maximum visibility to commuters heading toward San Anselmo, Fairfax, and West Marin communities.
Core Messages and Safety Considerations
Organizers have framed their movement around populist messaging that contrasts community needs against wealthy interests.
Their rallying cry, “Stop the billionaire takeover. We are the many. They are the few,” reflects the growing economic disparity evident even in affluent Marin communities from Belvedere to Woodacre.
Specifically, the movement advocates for:
Safety First for Participants
With several demonstrations planned on highway overpasses, organizers have emphasized safety precautions.
They’ve explicitly advised that children should not attend protests on highway overpasses due to safety concerns.
This recommendation reflects the practical challenges of maintaining safety while demonstrating above busy Highway 101, which serves as Marin’s main transportation artery from Sausalito through Novato.
The overpass locations have historically been popular for political demonstrations in Marin County, offering both safety for protesters and high visibility to passing motorists.
Previous demonstrations in Kent Woodlands and Greenbrae have utilized similar strategies.
How to Participate
Those interested in joining the May Day actions can RSVP for specific protest locations through links provided by organizers.
This coordination helps ensure appropriate turnout across all five demonstration sites.
It also allows organizers to communicate any last-minute changes or safety instructions.
The multi-location approach represents a sophisticated organizing strategy.
It allows residents from Point Reyes Station to Strawberry to participate in locations convenient to their homes or workplaces.
This distributed approach also maximizes visibility across Marin’s diverse communities.
Here is the source article for this story: Where To Join May Day Protests In Marin County
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