Labor Day is a day when people across the world celebrate the efforts of workers in achieving social and economic development. The origins of the holiday lie in the labor union movement that initiated the 8 hour working day. While the concept of Labor Day exists across the world, different countries celebrate it on different days. For example, Australia celebrates it on the first Monday of October and New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October. The United States and Canada, however, celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September.
The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. It was initially celebrated with a street parade to showcase the spirit and strength of trade and labor organizations. Later the Sunday preceding Labor Day was declared as Labor Sunday and was dedicated to furthering the knowledge about the labor movement. Over time Labor Day has become a holiday that is associated with the end of the summer season and the last weekend to use for partying and having fun before returning to school. It is typically celebrated with picnics, barbecues, fireworks, water sports and public events that are organized.
Some of the Labor Day events organized in specific cities in Southern California are mentioned below.
Labor Day Events at San Diego
The WET Labor Day Pool party is being organized at the Siren Lounge on 5th Avenue on September 4th, 2010. The party starts at 1pm in the afternoon all the way till 2am the next morning. After recuperating on the Labor Sunday you can get ready to delight in the Labor Day BBQ Lunch Cruise on Hornblower at Hornblower Cruises and Events. With complimentary beer and champagne, this is a lunch you need to have with your friends and family to welcome the best weather in Southern California.
Take a drive to this location perfect for the Labor Day and enjoy activities like cycling and boating with your family at Pedal and Paddle on the calm waters of La Jolla Shores. There is also a sidewalk sale that has been organized at Carlsbad premium Outlets. For those interested in music and concerts check out Bob Weir and Rat Dog on 4th at Humphrey’s on the Bay, Pete Yorn –Del Mar Summer Concert at the Del Mar Track and Johnny Winter at the Belly Up tavern on 4th September. Celebration continue on 6th September with AC/DC at the House of Blues.
Labor Events at Los Angeles
Join in the Labor Day parade organized by LA/Long Beach Labor Coalition and participated by Members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild this Labor Day and walk from Broad and E Street south on Avalon Blvd to Banning Park in Wilmington. The parade takes place on 6th September this year and starts at 10am.
The LA County Fair starts on Labor Day and will continue for a month but the best time to catch the rides, livestock and gardening gadgets is at the beginning after which you are likely to get busy anyways. The fair is being organized at The Fairplex in Pomona.
While the KJAZZ Blues Bash was a more extensive event earlier, it has been reduced to a one day event this year. It shall be held at the Carpenter Center at California State Long Beach with a free street festival and live music outdoor. The Blues bash shall take place on the Saturday of the Labor Day weekend.
For the movie buffs there is a 5 day movie festival that will air forgotten and rare movies from the silent era. A screening of 30 films is planned in The Egyptian Blvd.
Labor Events at Orange County
Labor Day Family Picnic is being organized on Labor Sunday and Labor Day in the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace. The place is likely to have games, chalk art, dancing and loads of good food to go with. The International Street Fair is also planned on the Labor Day weekend where you can enjoy international foods, craft, dancing and music. The fair is likely to showcase various ethnic groups and their cultures as you feed on the sumptuous food.
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