For more than a century, the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has celebrated community, culture, and connection through its annual May Day celebration. Now, 102 years after the first recorded event in 1924, residents and community partners are invited to revive that tradition and celebrate the neighborhood’s lasting legacy.

Join the celebration on Saturday, May 9, at Mattie Hubbard Park (1991 First Ave) from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The free community event will honor the neighborhood’s history while connecting residents with local programs, services, and resources provided through community organizations and partners.

This year’s celebration is made possible through the work of Reimagining Community Connections (RCC) Mini Grant recipients Monica Miller and JaCory Marcus, who helped bring the historic event back to the neighborhood.

“The original May Day celebrations in Pleasant Hill were known for bringing neighbors together through fellowship, entertainment, and the crowning of May Day royalty,” said Miller. “We hope this year’s event will not only celebrate the neighborhood’s past but also help strengthen relationships and opportunities for current and future generations.”

Community members can expect music, activities, local resources, and opportunities to connect with organizations serving the area. The event is also designed to highlight the ongoing work being done to invest in and support Pleasant Hill residents.