Anti-genocide, pro-migrants and other protests, events in New York City in May 2026.

Lenapehoking (New York City) – These are some demonstrations, events in New York City in May 2026.

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NAKBA 78: RESISTANCE SINCE 1948.

Friday, May 15, 2026. 4:30 PM.
Washington Square Park.
Manhattan, New York City.

“78 years of Nakba. 78 years of genocide. 78 years of resistance.

On Nakba Day we join Palestinians around the world in uplifting our people’s resistance to genocide, zionism and settler colonialism since 1948. The Nakba, commemorated on May 15th of every year is ongoing to this day, as millions of Palestinians continue to be starved in Gaza, while thousands more are massacred and displaced from Gaza to the West Bank in “israel’s” ongoing genocide funded and carried out with the United States.

“Everything happening in Gaza today is not new. It has been happening since 1948, now on a larger scale for the world to see. Proof was never the problem, because we know this is how colonization operates. This is what they do to indigenous people. Palestine is not an anomaly, it is a litmus test, a moral compass, and what is allowed to happen in Gaza will not stop there.”- Nerdeen Kiswani (WOL’s chair & founder)

It is right here, in our own backyard, that this genocide is funded and made possible, and it is up to us to continue mobilizing against the ongoing Nakba until there is a complete end to the genocide.

Join us as we flood the streets of New York, amplifying the voices of our people and refusing to stay silent, demanding an end to the siege and blockade of Gaza and an end to the ongoing genocide, until Palestine is free within our lifetime.”_Within Our Lifetime

NAKBA 78: WE WILL NOT FORGET.

Saturday, May 16, 2026. 2 PM
72nd St and 5th Ave.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; New York City.

“PROTEST TO DISMANTLE THE GENOCIDAL ZIONIST ENTITY—FIGHT FOR LIBERATION AND RETURN.

In honor of the 78+ year long plight and struggle for liberation of the Palestinian people, PAL-Awda will be in the streets of Bay Ridge protesting in honor of the freedom fighters and martyrs of Gaza and all of Palestine.

“NAKBA” [meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic], commemorated on May 15th, marks the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing of indigenous Palestinians from historic Palestinian lands, months before the settler colony declared “independence” in May of 1948. In 1948, zionist occupation forces and settler militias brutally murdered over 15,000 Palestinians and expelled 750,000+ Palestinians from their homes, destroying over 70% of Palestinian towns and villages and stealing 78% of Palestinian land.

For over 78 years, displaced Palestinians have demanded a “right of return” or “haq al awda,” while the zionist entity continues to escalate its project of ethnic cleansing, land grabs, and colonial expansion. WE DEMAND AN END TO THE OCCUPATION, full liberation, and the right of return for all Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and around the world to their original lands and homes.”_PAL-Awda NY/NJ

NAKBA 78: UNITY, LIBERATION, RETURN.

Saturday, May 16, 2026. 2 PM
72nd St and 5th Ave.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; New York City.

“Since the Nakba 78 years ago, the US-backed Zionist project has continued to wage a war of extermination on the Palestinian people, culminating in the last two years of genocide in Gaza. Emboldened by the genocide they are still committing in Gaza, the US and Israeli war machine has expanded the scope of their imperial war to Lebanon, Iran and the entire region.

On May 16th, join us as we demand an end to the ongoing Nakba and to affirm that we will struggle until full liberation and return.”_New York City Chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement.

GMHC 41st AIDS Walk New York

Sunday, May 17, 2026. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Central Park. Naumburg Bandshell (located on the Mall near Bethesda Terrace).
Manhattan, New York City.

Starting Point: The WALK begins at the Naumburg Bandshell (south of Bethesda Terrace, mid-park at 71st Street).

Walk Route: You’ll walk north along the East side, cross over the North Meadow and back south along the West side.

“Attention all Icons! On Sunday, May 17, we’re rolling out the red carpet in Central Park and inviting you to express yourself with what you wear and the cause you support. Join thousands of Icons and Legends at AWNY’26 and let’s meet the moment for 132,000 New Yorkers affected by HIV/AIDS. Register for the 41st AIDS Walk New York today (registration is ongoing), and help expand access to vital health services, end stigma, and change lives in every borough.”_aidswalkny.org

SHUT DOWN THE ILLEGAL SALE OF STOLEN PALESTINIAN LAND IN BROOKLYN

Monday, May 11, 2026. 6:30 PM.
1694 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230.
Q train to Avenue M.

“Protest against “Great Israel Real Estate Event.”

All out to protest the illegal sale of #StolenPalestinianLand!

After their Manhattan event, the same israeli real estate agencies are hosting an event in Brooklyn for settlers to buy property in “Anglo neighborhoods” on Stolen Palestinian Land.

They blatantly advertise illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, such as Gush Etzion, Kfar Eldad and Karnei Shormon, violating international law.

Further, as attendance is restricted to Jewish people with particular political orientations, the event is in direct violation of housing and anti-discrimination laws.

As we face unprecedented policing and efforts to silence us, we won’t back down while ethnic cleansing is being actively promoted in our neighborhoods.”_PAL-Awda NY/NJ

RALLY to FIRE RIVERA

Monday, May 11, 2026. 12:00 pm
City Hall (Broadway side).
Manhattan, New York City.

“Police Commissioner Tisch indefensibly refused to #FireJonathanRivera for killing #AllanFeliz – but he’s continued to hurt NYers, racking up 40 misconduct complaints & 7 lawsuits costing taxpayers at least $115K!!

Now, even @CCRB_NYC is protecting Rivera by offering a plea deal for a recent unlawful summons. UNACCEPTABLE!

Tell @NYCMayor @NYPDPC it’s past time to #FireJonathanRivera! Send a message now bit.ly/fire-lt-rivera.”_Justice Committee

“Why are @NYPDPC @NYCMayor and even @CCRB_NYC protecting a serially abusive cop?!

NYPD Lt. Rivera shot an unarmed teen 16 times, brutally murdered unarmed father #AllanFeliz, racked up 40 misconduct complaints and 7 lawsuits costing taxpayers at least $115K – but he is still patrolling the streets, armed and dangerous.

The CCRB recently offered Rivera a bogus plea deal for a recent misconduct case – just 20 docked vacation days for what was supposed to be a fireable offense.

This isn’t the first time Rivera has gotten away with hurting NYers. Just a year ago, @NYPDPC Tisch unjustifiably let Rivera keep his job, even after her own deputy commissioner found him guilty and said he should be fired for tasing, beating, and killing Allan Feliz during an unjust traffic stop. SHAME!!

TAKE ACTION. Tell @NYPDPC @NYCMayor: it’s past time to #FireJonathanRivera! bit.ly/fire-lt-rivera,” adds Justice Committee.

SPEAK OUT

Saturday, May 9, 2026. 12 PM.
Albee Square
Brooklyn, New York City.

“We will be rallying to speak out against U.S. Led Wars, intervention, and ongoing genocide at the hands of our tax dollars.

Learn about the ongoing plunder around the world and how we can fight to stop it!”_Brooklyn Against War

“Albee Square is a public plaza in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City. The plaza is located at the intersection of Fulton Street, DeKalb Avenue, and Albee Square West. It is named after Edward Franklin Albee II who was the owner of several area theaters during the 1800s.”__wikipedia.org

STOP THE SALE OF STOLEN PALESTINIAN LAND

Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 6:30 PM.
163 East 67th Street.
Manhattan, New York City.

“All out to protest the “Great Israel Real Estate Event”

All out to protest the illegal settlement of Palestinian land! “israeli” real estate agencies, partnered with Leumi Bank (with office in NYC), are hosting an illegal event for prospective settlers to access services such as tax and mortgage advisors, info on transferring funds and other consultation to buy in “the best Anglo neighborhoods to find your dream home” built on #StolenPalestinianLand.
The event blatantly advertises settlements in the occupied West Bank, such as Gush Etzion, and is in direct violation of local, federal, and international laws.

We will not be silent as ethnic cleansing is being actively promoted in our neighborhoods.”_PAL-Awda NY

Remembering Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

Washington Square Park.
Manhattan, New York City.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. 12 PM – 2 PM.

“Please join us on May 3rd in Washington Square Park. Together, we remember and call for justice on behalf of our communities and dear ones,” says the American Indian Community House Inc.

Desfile Cinco de Mayo y Día de las Madres 2026.

Domingo 3 de mayo 2026. 1:00 PM
5ta Avenida (de la calle 59 a la 44), Brooklyn, ciudad de Nueva York.

Organizadores dicen, “este año celebramos nuestro 10° ANIVERSARIO”.

Después del desfile: Plaza de la Comunidad en Calle 42 y 2da Avenida. Oprime aquí para más información.

Four months since the KIDNAPPING of the PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA, NICOLÁS MADURO, AND THE FIRST COMBATANT, CILIA FLORES.

“4 months since the US bombed venezuela and abducted president nicolás maduro and cilia flores. the empire keeps moving. so do we.

rally + speakout
sunday may 3, 2pm
metropolitan detention center
80 29th st, brooklyn
R train to 25th st at 4th ave, walk down 29th to 3rd ave

free maduro. free cilia. hands off venezuela.”_Campaign to Free Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores

Protest the International Migration Review Forum

United Nations
Manhattan, New York City.
Monday, May 4, 2026. 2 PM.

“Join the International Migrants Alliance, BAYAN USA, and ILPS US on May 4 to protest the International Migration Review Forum as the people assert for the genuine rights of migrants, and bring our fights to end the system profiting from our peoples suffering!

While political and economic crises worsen around the world, representatives from across the globe are convening at the United Nations’ IMRF to discuss the management of migration for development as anti-migrant sentiment and violence rises globally. True safety and security for the people can only be attained through an end to the neoliberal policies that have created vast pools of workers who are underpaid or unemployed and that have privatized essential resources and services for profit. All the while, our governments pour unlimited funding into militarization and war to further line their own pockets and suppress peoples’ movements for liberation.

Following the protest of the IMRF, march with us to the Philippine Consulate to demand Kabuhayan, Hindi Bala! Livelihood, Not Bullets! Address the root causes of forced migration and create a better world for working people! End the crisis and suffering of the people!”_US country chapter of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS US). ILPS US is an anti-imperialist alliance of democratic mass organizations around the world.

NO WAR, NO ICE, NO BILLIONAIRES!

May 1, 2026. 2PM.
Union Square.
Manhattan, New York City.

“On International Workers’ Day, millions around the world will take the streets. In New York, we’re joining cities and towns across the U.S. to stand together — against war, against deportations, and against Trump’s billionaire agenda stealing our future.

No School. No Work. No Shopping.

We will march to join more demonstrators at 4pm in Washington Square Park! See you in the streets.”_The People’s Forum

NYC MAY DAY 2026

May 1, 2026. 3:15pm
Garibaldi Plaza
Washington SQ Park, NYC.
Joining UAW 9A and other contingents at 4pm

“Rank-and-File Antiwar Speak-Out
US Labor Must Act Now!
No School—No Work—No Shopping!
*Money for Human Need!
*No ICE—No War—No Genocide!
*No Weapons for Israel!

Full statement: US Labor Must Act Now to Stop US-Israel Wars!.”_Labor for Palestine (Labor for Palestine was founded in 2004 by workers and Palestinian community activists to build solidarity with BDS and a free Palestine!).

May Day

May 1, 2026. 4 pm
Washington Square Park.
Manhattan, New York City.

“Join the PSC GC and student and worker comrades from across CUNY and beyond to march in solidarity with immigrants, against US imperialism, and for the reinstatement of the Fired Fourth and all banned and suspended students! We’ll be gathering with the PSC contingent at 4pm on May Day in Washington Square Park! Solidarity forever!!!!”_ The Graduate Center PSC

SAY NO TO U.S. WAR AND IMPERIALISM!

Friday, May 1, 2026. 5 PM.
West side of Broadway and Bleecker Street.
Manhattan, New York City.

“Defend the Workers of the World! Defend the Cuban Revolution! Defend Iran, Lebanon, Yemen’s Right to Resist! FREE PALESTINE! Free President Nicolás Maduro & Cilia Flores!

JOIN US! West side of Broadway at Bleecker, for a stationary rally where we’ll greet May Day 2026 marchers with a militant, anti-imperialist rally demanding an end to U.S. war and starvation sanctions!

Endorsers include:
Arm the Dollz
Black Alliance for Peace
Bronx Antiwar Coalition
Circulos Bolivarianos
Crown Heights Bites Back
Cuba Sí
CUNY 4 Palestine
Diaspora Pa’lante
International Action Center
Mutual Aid & Scientific Socialism
NYC Anti-Repression Group
Palaver Collective
Sudanese Resistance Front
United Antiwar Coalition
Venceremos Brigade
Workers World Party,” says Workers World Party and other organizations.

Native American Council’s 14th Annual Powwow

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. 11 am – 5 pm (grand entry 11am).
Heckscher Playground Lawns, Central Park, New York, NY 10019.

Emcee: Victor Vegas
Drum group: Scuffletown Society
Head Dancers: Kaylee Evans (@kay_e29_), Darian Bemo (@l.o.e_darian).

“Mark your calendars for Native American Council’s 14th Annual Powwow on May 2nd, continuing our tradition at Central Park for the 2nd year.

We thank @aichnyc (American Indian Community House Inc.) for their collaboration and support for the 14th annual powwow, Native American Council, and the greater Indigenous community in New York,” says Columbia University Native American Council on Instagram.

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Updated on May 7, 2026.