Drivers should expect some traffic disruptions in the area of Grandview Park on Commercial Drive throughout the evening as a result of May Day protests.
May Day is an annual protest and typically involves moderate-sized marches accompanied by speeches at parks in the Commercial Drive area. Demonstrators are expected to be in the area during the evening commute. As traffic may be affected, police are encouraging commuters to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
The VPD facilitates hundreds of non-permitted demonstrations and protests each year. As with other events, there will be a visible police presence to ensure the safety of the public and demonstrators, and limit any potential negative impact to those who work and live in the area.
