09/07/2026
Happy Labor Day everyone!!
The food trucks will be Closed today in observance of Labor Day, but don't let that stop you from bring the family out to play at the park!
Now for those interested in the history of this National holiday, here's a few fun facts: ____________________________________________
Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894.
It is always celebrated on the first Monday in September.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882.
Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday in 1887.
The holiday was created to recognize the contributions of American workers.
Labor Day is also considered the unofficial end of summer in the United States.
Many schools and universities start their fall semester after Labor Day.
The original idea for the holiday came from the Central Labor Union in New York City.
The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City in 1882.
The parade featured thousands of workers from various industries.
The idea for a Labor Day holiday was inspired by similar events in Canada.
Labor Day is a public holiday in Canada as well, and is celebrated on the first Monday in September.
The first Labor Day was celebrated with a street parade, speeches, and a picnic.
At its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, more than 80% of Americans belonged to a labor union.
Today, only about 10% of American workers are union members.
The labor movement in the United States began in the late 19th century.
Labor unions were formed to protect workers’ rights and improve working conditions.
Labor Day is the last three-day weekend before Thanksgiving.
More than 35 million Americans travel over Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day is the second-most popular day for grilling in the United States, after the Fourth of July.