Salford is set to mark May Day with a march and rally bringing together trade unionists, campaigners and community groups from across the city.

Organised by Salford Trades Union Council, the event will take place on Monday 4 May, beginning at 12 noon at the Working Class Movement Library. From there, participants will march through the city to Sacred Trinity Church on Chapel Street, where the rally will be held.

Under the banner “Peace, Community, Together,” organisers say the day is about celebrating solidarity while highlighting the issues facing working people locally and nationally.

A line-up of speakers is expected to address the crowd, including Paul Dennett, Mayor of Salford, Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, councillor John Warmisham, as well as Jenni Smith from Salford Loaves and Fishes. They will be joined by Ameen Hadi, a mental health striker, as well as union representatives and campaigners, reflecting a broad coalition of voices from across the labour movement.

Music will accompany the march, with drummers helping to lead the procession through Salford’s streets, creating what organisers hope will be a visible and vibrant show of unity.

The event continues a long tradition of May Day gatherings, rooted in the history of workers’ rights and collective action. In Salford, a city which has been shaped by its industrial past and strong labour movement, the annual rally remains a focal point for both reflection and activism.

Refreshments and stalls will be available at both ends of the rally, offering attendees the chance to meet local organisations and learn more about ongoing campaigns.

Organisers are encouraging residents, families and workers from all backgrounds to attend, describing the march as an inclusive event open to anyone who supports the principles of fairness, solidarity and community.