Mayday Parade: Three Cheers for Twenty Years
w/ Like Roses, Grayscale, Microwave, Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade brought their Three Cheers for Twenty Years tour to a sold-out Fillmore in Philadelphia, delivering a night full of nostalgia, energy, and pure emotion.
Kicking off the evening was Like Roses, performing to a packed and eager crowd. The band showcased material from their two most recent EPs, Stuck and Closure, connecting with fans through heartfelt lyrics and a passionate performance. Their set was the perfect way to warm up an already electric room.
Next up were hometown heroes Grayscale, welcomed back with open arms and deafening cheers. The Philly-based band fed off the crowd’s energy, delivering a powerful set that reminded everyone why they’ve earned such a devoted following in their own backyard.
Microwave followed, bringing their signature blend of moody alt-rock and post-hardcore to the stage. Their performance added a dynamic shift to the evening, keeping the audience on their toes and fully engaged.
Then, the lights dimmed and an LED screen flickered to life, displaying a nostalgic interview clip of Mayday Parade from the 2007 Vans Warped Tour. The crowd erupted in cheers as the band’s early days played across the screen—a heartfelt reminder of how far they’ve come. As the video wrapped, Mayday Parade took the stage to a deafening roar.
The band delivered a set that spanned their entire discography, starting with their earliest songs and progressing through their newer material. The performance was packed with emotional high points and fan-favorite tracks, keeping the energy at a peak throughout the night.
Special moments included collaborations with members of the supporting bands:
Collin Walsh of Grayscale joined for a heartfelt rendition of Three Cheers for Five Years.
Amy Schmalkuche of Like Roses brought raw emotion to One of Them Will Destroy the Other.
Nathan Hardy of Microwave added intensity to Who's Laughing Now.
The night came to a powerful close with a nostalgic one-two punch: One Man Drinking Games followed by Jamie All Over, leaving fans screaming every word and surfing across a sea of raised hands.
It was a night defined by connection—between bands, between fans, and between past and present. After 20 years, one thing is clear: Mayday Parade still knows how to bring the house down.
Photography by Wes Shepherd
