Events marking May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, are taking place across Washington, with several in the Seattle area alone.

Some immigrants avoid the Seattle May Day rally due to fears over their immigration status, advocates highlight the urgent need for support.

From labor strikes to WTO unrest and immigrant rights marches, Seattle has long been a city that shows up. Why it matters: As May Day marches return to Seattle on Thursday, the city's history of activism underscores how deeply protests are woven into its civic identity.