The mainstream media has downplayed the marches this year, but judging by the amount of organizing that has happened online and within the communities that typically are ignored by the media, they may be surprised.

Of America last week gave us 5 Reasons to Participate in the Immigrant Rights Marches on May 1rst.

The Unapologetic Mexican provides more inspiration for getting out there today.

Para Justicia y Libertad provides a roundup of events planned in different cities, and will be liveblogging beginning at 12 p.m. CST.

ICIRR provides march details for Chicago and also will be registering people to vote.

Vivir Latino reports (via IMC) that labor activists in California plan to close down 29 ports to protest the war in Iraq.

Citizen Orange is posting updates from readers throughout the day and provides instructions for how you can send updates to be uploaded on the blog.