Press Advisory: New England Immigrants and Supporters Celebrate May Day

When: Friday, May 1, various times Who: Immigrants and representatives from dozens of immigrant organizations, advocacy groups, unions, faith-based coalitions, community programs, and ethnic media companies. Where: East Boston-Chelsea-Everett, Mass. Worcester, Mass. Manchester, N.H. Providence, R.I. What: Immigrants and their supporters across New England rally for rights on a date celebrated around the globe as International Workers' Day. Along with friends at events across the nation, the MIRA Coalition joins forces with dozens of other organizations and hundreds of allies in the marches listed below: Greater Boston, Mass. A March from East Boston to Chelsea to Everett Supporters gather at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Plaza in Central Square, East Boston. March arrives at 3:00 p.m. at Chelsea City Hall. March concludes with a rally and entertainment from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.in Glendale Park, 50 Elm Street, Everett. Sponsored by the Chelsea Collaborative (617) 889-6080 Worcester, Mass. "Workers Seeking Justice for All" Rally 5:30 p.m. at Worcester City Hall Speakers include: Sarang Sekhavat, MIRA Director of Federal Policy; Randy Feldman, immigration lawyer and community activist; Rocio Saenz, President SEIU Local 615; Wisam Breegi, Iraqi immigrant and businessman; Adalberto, member UNITE!/HERE union; Pastor Sarai Rivera, Christian Community Church; David Minasian, Carpenters Union Local 107; KOMBI represenative; Ron Madnick, Director ACLU Central Mass. Performers include: Maury Kungfu's Lion Dancers, Uruguayan Murga troupe "La Klandestina", a multicultural youth hip-hop team from the Toxic Soil Busters, and Ritmos Dance Acad Manchester, N.H. 4:00 p.m. Manchester City Hall Speakers include: New Hampshire A.F.L-C.I.O., religious and community leaders. Providence, R.I. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Between the ICE office and the Family Court building 200 Dyer St. Local immigrants and friends rally in support of workers' and immigrants' rights.