How Do You Celebrate Labor Day?
So, you see, it’s much more than just a three-day weekend. The very first one was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Central Labor Union. The first Monday in September was officially selected as the day on which to recognize this “workingman’s holiday” in 1884.
Later on came governmental recognition and by 1894, 23 other states followed suit and adopted the holiday in honor of workers.
The original plan was to celebrate with a street parade to demonstrate to the public the strength and spirit of the local trade and labor organizations. This parade was followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.
These days, most folks use it as a “last hurrah” for a summer weekend vacation.
Colonial Beach is a great place to celebrate this occasion! Here’s a list of just some of the events happening in our town that weekend: (see the Events Calendar for dates and times.)
Saturday, August 30th is National Beach Day, celebrating all the sandy beaches across the U.S.A. It also provides an opportunity to help keep those relaxing places clean so we can continue to enjoy them well into the future.
Saturday and Sunday is the long-running Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival
Chaotic Blonde at Dockside on Friday night.
DJ Hatch and DJ Oh Noo plus a glow party event with DJ Eric Rhodes on Saturday. It is a major hit every year!
At High Tides' "Black Pearl" Tiki Bar you'll find live music by Tyler Nichols Band, Badlands and It's All Good.
The Ice House is having their 3rd Annual Jimmy Buffett Day Party with a DJ and live bands as well.
Gourmet Saturdays will feature food by Wild Olive & Fig on Saturday from noon to 4 at Ingleside Vineyard and on Sunday there's live music by Mackenzie Roark and food by Cousins Maine Lobster.
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