Day and night Labor Day Berlin
Treptower Park, Berlin © Christoph Rutenkolk
Germany – Berlin, 1st May 2026
thousands gathering in Berlin for International Labor Day demonstrations. streets around Görlitzer Park reached high density, creating a state of exception in Kreuzberg. A major focal point in the evening was Mariannenplatz, where a massive crowd surged during a live performance by rapidly rising German rap artist Ikkimel. As the situation intensified, police officers climbing onto bus shelter roofs in an attempt to regain control, according to Police, the artist was escorted out of the area for her own safety. In the evening Görlitzer Park and surrounding areas where declared as a party zone till Officials try to clear the streets till late into the night from partying demonstrators.
