The photo compilation shows how Labor Day is celebrated in Helsinki.
Sun dear people from Helsinki on May Day Eve. Even the first photos from the city revealed an essential fact for the smallest revelers: May Day ball fashion.
In this article, we collect the first impressions of the party that is about to start in different parts of Helsinki.
Traditionally, May Day officially starts with the washing and varnishing of Havis Amanda, but this year the tradition is exceptionally different. Havis Amanda’s replacement was sworn in at Kansalaistor at six o’clock, and according to the police’s estimate, around 50,000 people were there.
Aalto University’s Humpsvakar orchestra on the steps of the parliament building.
The steps of the parliament building were filled with revelers.
Cassio Ribeiro (left) and Johanna Himberg dance in Kansalaistor.
Manta’s little cousin got the cap.
After the ceremony, the atmosphere was boisterous.
This year, it’s the Student Union of the University of the Arts in the turn of organizing the closing event on May Day.
Emilia Uljas (left), Vilma Oksanen, Viivi Kontinen, who are studying politics and communication at the University of Helsinki, had come to watch Manta’s cousin’s wedding at Kansalaistor.
There was a festive atmosphere at Kansalaistor.
Ina Helkala (left), Elina Riihimäki, Anni Minkkinen and Katariina Kemppainen celebrated May Day with lunch on Way Bakery’s terrace. The friends, who had known each other for twenty years, planned to enjoy donuts and sparkling wine in Käpylä next.
Henri Peltonen and Åke Packalén cycled from Konala to Kauppatori to choose a May Day ball for Åke.
This year, Kauppator’s ball seller offers, for example, unicorns, members of Group Hau, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Nita Ronkainen, 23, and Aada Alavillamo, 21, enjoy the warm rays of the sun in the courtyard of Lasipalatsi. In the evening, they are going to the party of the signers at Kaivohuone.
Neea Luokkala (left), eight-month-old Osean Aguilar and Ulises Aguilar queued for free May Day balls in Hakaniemi at Ympyrätalo.
The Senate square was still decorated with a pile of snow in memory of last week’s snowfall.
Victor Permerin walked in Hakaniemi market with Pipsa-Possu and one-year-old Milo.
Anna Rintala (left) and nine-month-old Nnenna Anyasi and Jasmine Clarke and four-month-old Elsie Ubogu on a walk in Tokoinranta.
Laura Riddar (left) and Samuel Walta spent the day at Tokoinrannass. It’s important to be with loved ones whenever possible, Riddar said.
Karhupuisto’s lippa kiosk sells donuts and meringue.
Riikka Lamminen brought more donuts to the ticket kiosk.
Students Meri Piippo (left), 22, Ida Toivonen, 24, and Alex Wallén, 22, were leaving Senatintor for Suomenlinna.
Minna Halonen (left) and Päivi Jaakola cheered on the Lasipalats pier. They are on their way to tapas with friends later on May Day.
The terraces began to fill up in sunny Kallio before two o’clock.
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