Pispala Workers’ May Day Celebration

Pispala Workers’ May Day Celebration is a traditional, free, and open-air event for everyone!

The Pispala Workers’ May Day Celebration will be held on May 1, 2026, at Pyykkimettänpuisto on the Pispala Ridge. This long-standing, free, and open-to-all outdoor celebration marks May Day in the spirit of Pispala’s working-class tradition—coming together to eat, sing, and celebrate as a community.

The program includes the laying of flowers at the park statue, speeches, communal singing, and live music. The café offers traditional May Day treats such as sima and doughnuts, and heartier food options like hot dogs are also available.

The celebration is designed for all ages, from babies to grandparents. Children have their own dedicated program.

Proceeds from café sales are used to help cover the event’s expenses.

Program

14:00–15:00

Speeches and laying of flowers at the statue

Poetry: Donald Adamson

15:00

Workers’ songs: Saara & Lauri & Punainen Nauris – sing along!

16:00

Kerjääjät & Hatless Cat

16:45

Hippijuhla

17:30

Roskis

18:00

Saki & Immo

Children’s Workshops (from 15:30)

• Arvi’s Treasure Hunt
• Finnish Nature League art workshop: “Future Pispala” using recycled materials
• Instructors: Angelica Lewis and Jasmiina Lehtomaa
• (The workshop will be cancelled in case of heavy rain.)

Food & Drinks

• Doughnuts & sima
• Hot dogs
• Coffee & tea

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