Indivisible Tillamook Coast Action
Sue H. Elmore Park, Tillamook
Friday, May 1, 2026
4 pm-6pm
On Friday, May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families across the United States are expected to participate in a coordinated nationwide day of collective action. Organizers state that events will take place in communities across the country, with participants rallying and marching to advocate for policies that prioritize working families and strengthen democratic institutions.
The day of action draws on a long history of civic engagement and public demonstration, including the 2006 “Day Without Immigrants,” as well as subsequent grassroots and advocacy campaigns that have sought to influence corporate and public policy.
According to organizers, the May 1 events will include rallies, marches, and other forms of peaceful demonstration. Some participants also plan to observe a temporary pause from “business as usual,” including work, school, and consumer activity, as a means of highlighting the economic and social contributions of everyday Americans.
Organizers have outlined several key issues they intend to highlight, including immigration policy, military engagement, the role of private security forces, and the protection and expansion of voting rights.
“In Tillamook County, events will start off with a county-wide rally at Sue Elmore Kayak Park,” Don Backman, spokesperson for Indivisible Tillamook Coast Action, a county-wide grassroots organization, said. “Rural areas are different from large cities where schools often shut down and businesses close so the workers can participate. Here, we are asking everyone to do what they can, plus we are asking that they consider not spending any money on Friday.”
The ITCA rally starts at 4 PM and runs until 6 PM. “The event is later in the day so that people will still be able to join in after work,” Backman added. “In addition, on Saturday, May 2nd, we are calling for those who didn’t shop on Friday to consider shopping in the many local small businesses in the county, especially those who have shown so much support.”
*A core principle behind all May Day events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Additional information about the nationwide effort can be found at MayDayStrong.org.
About ITCA
ITCA is a nonpartisan group that takes action to protect women’s rights, defend civil liberties, and maintain a society based on human dignity and the rule of law. An attack on one of us is an attack on all. http://www.indivisible.org/