May 1 is May Day, when thousands of events are held across the country focusing on workers' rights. But many took on a wider scope Friday, with protests against everything from ICE raids to the war with Iran.
One of the biggest rallies in the Tri-Counties was outside of the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura on Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of people, many carrying signs, were on hand to protest everything from the Trump Administration’s policies to the treatment of workers.
'Abolish ICE,' read a sign held by Jill Vinsant of Ojai. She said she hopes taking part in the demonstration can help raise awareness. She added that the only other alternatives to change are voting and complaining to the local congressional representatives.
Signe Zoller of Camarillo said it’s time to stand up to the Trump Administration.
"I'm 83, and I've never protested in my life, until Trump came along. Everything he does is so insulting, and vulgar, and against my values that I just had to do something."
More than a half dozen May Day demonstrations took place on the Central and South Coast on Friday.
