Labor Day Parades Mark Nationwide Worker Celebrations

Labor Day celebrations across the United States continue longstanding traditions of honoring workers, with parades playing a central role since the first organized Labor Day parade in New York City in 1882. La Crosse, Wisconsin, marks its 134th annual Labor Day parade and festival, featuring a parade route from Gillette Street to Copeland Park, followed by a family-friendly festival with food, beverages, and activities, emphasizing the community's labor movement heritage. Fond du Lac County in Wisconsin will also host a Labor Day parade with street closures and organized staging, highlighting local involvement. In Chicago, Labor Day weekend includes events such as Teens in the Park and Navy Pier fireworks, offering community gatherings and outdoor activities to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. These events collectively underscore the holiday's dual significance as a tribute to workers and a communal time for festivities nationwide.