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May Day demonstrators in Chico protest billionaire power and Trump. See photos from the protest

Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
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Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.

Over 100 protesters gathered near the Chico mall in alignment with widespread May Day demonstrations.

The May 1 demonstration along Forest Avenue and East 20th Street was part of demonstrations nationwide and across the North State.

Organizing groups called on people to boycott big retail stores and skip work and school.

Protesters held signs advocating for workers and the dismantling of billionaire power. They also expressed their displeasure with the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and healthcare.

Here are photos from the Chico demonstration:

Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
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NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
/
NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
/
NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
/
NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
/
NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.
Angel Huracha
/
NSPR
Protesters join in widespread May Day demonstrations on May 1, 2026, in Chico, Calif.

Angel Huracha has been a part of the journalism field since 2006 and has covered a range of topics. He is a graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in news-editorial and public relations with a minor in English.