In which square does the annual May Day parade in Havana, Cuba take place?

Havana’s annual May Day parade traditionally takes place in Plaza de la Revolución.

The immense square is one of Cuba’s principal public spaces and the usual setting for major state ceremonies, political rallies, and national commemorations. Its centerpiece is the José Martí Memorial, whose tower and statue overlook the broad parade ground.

Cuba’s May Day event is formally International Workers’ Day, celebrated on May 1. In Havana, workers, students, unions, and government supporters typically march through or gather in the square for speeches and mass ceremonies. The event has often drawn hundreds of thousands of participants and has been used to display national flags, revolutionary symbols, and portraits of figures such as José Martí, Fidel Castro, and Che Guevara.

The square was originally called the Plaza Cívica and was renamed after the Cuban Revolution. Although fuel shortages, public-health restrictions, or other circumstances have occasionally changed the format or location, Plaza de la Revolución remains the canonical venue associated with Havana’s May Day parade. It is not the smaller colonial Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, or Plaza de la Catedral.