Boulevard: Downtown Boulevard and Rally

boulevard: Speakers on the back of a truck led the peaceful march along International Boulevard, punctuated by drum beats from protesters in indigenous costumes, according to Brandon Sun. The rally headed to San Antonio Park, about a mile away. More than 1,000 people took part in a May Day rally in Oakland, California, closing off a main downtown boulevard as they marched to another event at a public park. Different groups representing Mexican, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino and other immigrants took part in the march. The mood was festive and upbeat. 10 50 a.m. Protesters spoke out for worker's rights, immigrants in the country illegally and a variety of issues. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.