Labor Day Weekend 2007

Find Labor Day Getaways and Special Events

Since 1884, the first Monday in September has been a holiday in the US, as a tribute to workers; Canada has the same, (though it's spelled "Labour Day.") Many other countries have International Workers Day -- May Day-- instead, commemorating past struggles for workers' rights.

To most people in North America, however, Labor Day is above all the last-blast of summer fun, and --for many schoolkids-- the last day of freedom before Back to School. And even though many school districts now start classes in August, Labor Day long weekend is still a five-star farewell to summer time.

Below you'll find getaway packages and special events for Labor Day 2007, which falls on Monday Sept. 3rd.

^{(Note: some sites may not have updated for 2007 yet.)}

Labor Day 2007

• New York: Labor Day Parade
  The first Labor Day Parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, and there's still one today: trade union members, high school bands, politicians, police and fire departments, and more. Location is usually in Manhattan, on 5th Ave. NOTE: there'll be NO Parade in 2007!!

• West Indian American Day Carnival Parade (Brooklyn Carnival)
  This extravaganza has Caribbean costumes, music, and food, up to 2 million spectators, dozens of bands; it's a 4-day event and a children's parade happens Labor Day Saturday.

• Labor Day Concert in Washington DC:
  This annual concert by the National Symphony Orchestra is performed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building, and is free.

• Other Labor Day Events in DC
  Kensington Labor Day Parade has a day of family entertainment, as does Greenbelt Labor Day Festival; see a Renaissance Festival, free Blues Festival, and more.

• Detroit Labor Day Parade
  Detroit, aka "Motor City" -- where the automobile unions were born-- has a major Labor Day Parade that's one of the biggest in Michigan. The free three-day Detroit Jazz Fest is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, too.

• Irvington, VA: Irvington Stomp
  An event with a small-town feel, this "grape stomp" harvest festival celebrates wine-making in Irvington, VA, 1-½ hours east of Richmond; those close to Chesapeake Bay can arrive by boat. Date is Saturday Sept. 2 2005; admission includes Grape Stomping Competitions, all you can eat food and non-alcoholic beverages, music, tethered hot air baloon music, hayrides, puppet show, corn maze, and more.

• Labor Day Fun in Atlanta, GA
  About's Guide for Atlanta, Georgia highlights a hot-air balloon festival, outdoor music festivals, and other Labor Day fun.

• Labor Day 2007 in the Southeastern US
  Weekend events and festivals in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, NC, SC, and Virginia. Also: ten fun resort hotels for Labor Day Weekend.

• Orlando: Tom Joyner Family Reunion
  This big bash at Walt Disney World happens on Labor Day Weekend, with special entertainment plus Park-Hopping etc. Find out more at Blackamericaweb.com-- link above. (If page isn't updated, try a search for "Joyner" at Disney World.)

• Labor Day Events in Texas
  About's Guide for Texas highlights Westfest, Batfest, and more.

• Texas: Barton Creek Resort & Spa
  4000 acres in the Hill Country near Austin; a bunch of accolades; kids club from 6 months; and Labor Day Weekend package.

• Multiple Cities - at GoCityKids
  GoCityKids is an excellent resource for kid-friendly happening in many major US cities, including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC. A top feature is a detailed calendar: check your city of choice to see what's up for Labor Day.

• Labor Day Weekend - Events in Greater LA
  Street Fairs, Long Beach Greek Festival, "Fiesta Hermosa" arts and crafts festival with kiddie carnival, and more.

• Copper Country Festival, CO
  Copper Mountain (a ski resort in winter) has a big bash on Labor Day Weekend, with big-name bands, street party, and "Copper Corral" for kids with free pony rides, face painting, etc.

  Labor Day Specials at Family Resorts
  Many family resorts have special end-of-summer bashes on Labor Day Weekend; below are a few samples.

  • Maine: Pointe Sebago Labor Day Weekend Package
    This family resort on Lake Sebago in southern Maine has 775 acres and a Labor Day package that includes buffet meals (lobster, at one), boat cruise, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, daily supervised activities for all ages, entertainment, special rates for golf, special family and kids' activities.

  • Pointe South Mountain Resort, AZ (with waterpark)
    This all-suite resort just outside Phoenix has its own outdoor waterpark and extra fun on Labor Day weekend, with balloon artists and magicians, dive-in movie at the wave pool, barbeque buffet.

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