Sunderland Left Alliance to host May Day heritage festival

A day of family fun, unity and heritage is coming to Wearside this May Day Weekend. On Saturday 2 May, Sunderland Left Alliance will host Sunderland May Day Fest in the heart of the city centre.

The event, running across two locations in Sunniside, will celebrate Sunderland’s May Day heritage.

From 11am – 2pm Port Independent will be filled with family friendly heritage crafts such as rosette and placard making, Hope Stars, and talks on the history of May Day. There will also be an Indy book sale from PM Press and a book swap with Sunderland Literacy Aid.

Then from 2pm onwards, Diego’s Joint will be host to live music, theatre and speeches from some of the city’s brightest talents. Forum Theatre will present an interactive piece on how to talk to your right wing family.

There will be music from Slalom D, James Thoroughgood and many others, with poetry and speeches from organisations across the region.

The event will come just days before all 75 seats in Sunderland Council are up for re-election. In this turbulent political climate, Sunderland Left Alliance aims to remind residents of not only our heritage, but how much the city can thrive when we come together for good.

Founder of Sunderland Left Alliance Auburn Langley said:

Politics is more than just elections. To build the world we want, we not only need to relearn how to work together, but have some fun with it!

Sunderland May Day Festival will take place on Saturday 2nd May from 11 am. To find out more visit the Facebook page.

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