Norway PM to Address Big Crowd at May Day Parade in Oslo

May Day celebrations in Norway are set to include a main rally in Oslo where the country's Prime Minister will be speaking. The event is expected to draw large crowds, even though it is less confrontational than similar events in neighboring Sweden. Organizers believe public and media attention will be at its highest on the morning of May 1. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is scheduled to deliver his address at the central Youngstorget square in Oslo at 1:00 PM. According to the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, which is known by the abbreviation LO, this organization arranges the main parade. Attendance is expected to be around 15,000 people. In recent years, there have not been any major security incidents, but authorities are still taking precautions. To ensure a safe environment, police will have a visible presence throughout the area. For the convenience of everyone attending, tram services in central Oslo will be rerouted starting at 10:00 AM. This yearly event continues to serve as a gathering for the country's labor movement. The Prime Minister's address is a key part of the celebrations.