Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, and this annual celebration recognizes the historical contributions of labor unions and working men and women to our nation.
There are so many events planned around the UFCW Local 400 jurisdiction and you won’t want to miss out! Join the celebration at an event near you:
MARYLAND:
Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2 — 10:00 a.m. – Noon
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/labor-day-parade
Greenbelt Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2 — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
555 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD
https://greenbeltlaborday.com/parade/
Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival
Monday, September 2 — 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plyers Mill Rd & Nash Pl, Kensington, MD
https://tok.md.gov/event/labor-day-parade-and-festival/
VIRGINIA:
2024 NoVA Labor Picnic
Sunday, September 1 — 12-3 PM
Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA
NoVA Labor’s annual Labor Day Weekend Picnic is coming up this year on Sunday, September 1 from 12-3 PM at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandra. Join our Virginia labor allies for food, music, speeches, bounce castle, face painting, soccer and more.
Roanoke Labor Day Parade
Saturday, August 31, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Roanoke, 121 Luck Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011-2307, United States
http://roanokelaborday.com
WEST VIRGINIA:
Marmet’s 37th Annual Labor Day Celebration
Saturday, August 31, 1:00 p.m. – Monday, September 2, 10:00 p.m.
Marmet Ballfield, 403 86th St, Charleston, WV 25315
Marmet’s 37th Annual Labor Day Festivities since 1988. Fun, Food, Entertainment, Carnival, Games. Saturday 1-9 pm; Sunday 1-9 pm and Monday PARADE at 10:00 and FIREWORKS AT DARK
Marion County AFL-CIO & UMWA Labor Day Celebration and Picnic
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, noon to 4 p.m.
Hough Park, Mannington WV
Special Guest: UMWA President Cecil Roberts
Contact: Mark Dorsey, 304-777-7642, markdorseyumwa@live.com
Celebration of Labor 2024 at GoMart BallPark
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, 4:05 p.m., gates open at 3:00 – Double Header
601 Morris St., Charleston WV
Free tickets for union members and their families
A tailgate/cookout will be held from 1-3 p.m., 600 Leon Sullivan Way for union members & families
Contact: Fred Chandler, 304-561-4857, fredchandler@cbtwv.org
United Mine Workers of America 86th Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at 11 a.m.
John Slack Memorial Park, Racine, WV
Contact: Brian Lacy, 304-541-3948, brianlacy74@gmail.com
Paden City Labor Day Parade – Marshall-Wetzel-Tyler, AFL-CIO, a participant
Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, 1 p.m. (noon lineup at South End of town)
Free Jimmy Fortune Concert, 7:30 p.m. (a former member of the Statler Brothers)
Contact: BB Smith, 304-545-7781, bbsmith667@hotmail.com
*Note: Additional entertainment will be provided Saturday through Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at Paden City Park.