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Our community is coming together to celebrate May Day on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. This event will bring us together in a way that harks back to days gone by. Come and join the celebration! The Anna T. Jeanes School was the first African American school in Fairhope. For generations, it served as a gathering place for May Day celebrations. This event epitomized unity, cultural pride, and youth engagement within the community. Hope Community is reviving this cherished tradition to honor our elders and educate the community on its historical significance.
The May 2nd celebration will encompass traditional maypole wrapping for the young and the not so young. The festivities will also include field games, face painting, a cake walk, a clown, popcorn, and cotton candy. The Pathway to Peace Choir will provide entertainment from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. A DJ will play all kinds of tunes to encourage foot tapping and line dancing!
Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and their own chairs. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be available on a limited basis.
Date: May 2, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Rain Date: May 9, 2026)
Location: Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL
Maypole Dance Rehearsals: Join us for rehearsals as we learn the maypole dance in preparation of the May Day performance.
Location: Anna T. Jeanes School property
When: 4/18, Saturday at 10 AM, and 4/25, Saturday at 3 PM
Pre-order your May Day 2026 T-Shirt at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/may-day-t-shirt-order-form
Call for Volunteers:
To make this community-driven initiative a success, we are looking for volunteers to work 2 hour time slots beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. on May 2nd. Interested volunteers can sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A4AB2CA1F4C16-63219757-mayday#/
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6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532-6928, United States
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