May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, saw a series of protests at the state capital on May 1. Organized by a coalition of labor, immigration, and native advocacy groups, the rally emphasized the connection between workers’ rights, immigration rights, and indigenous rights. Some of the groups gathered included Aurora Unidos CSO, Grupo Tlaloc, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the Denver Chapter of Students for a Democratic Society.

The rally was held in conjunction with the “Day Without Immigrants” protest that highlights to role of immigrants in American society.

Below are photos from the protest — all taken by local photographer Noah Smith.

The May Day protest, organized in part with the Aurora Unidos Community Service Organization, focused initially on labor rights

Speakers from the Party of Socialism and Liberation

Yoselin Corrales from Aurora Unidos CSO addresses crowd
Protest sign featuring a Care Bear-inspired caricature
Protest signs from May Day protest
‘Free Jeanette Vizguerra’ sign at protest, demanding the release of immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra, currently being held in ICE custody
Speakers from the Denver chapter of Students for a Democratic Society
Indigenous dancers from Grupo Tlaloc perform at the ‘Day Without Immigrants’ May Day event
Grupo Tlaloc performer
Grupo Tlaloc performer
Grupo Tlaloc performer dancing