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August 29, 2017

WISCONSIN 2017 LABOR DAY EVENTS

If you’re interested in celebrating on Labor Day, here are some events around the state to attend. Each has a little different character, but all celebrate the contributions of workers.

Madison

Madison Labor Temple – 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Interesting feature: Free music and kids activities

 

Milwaukee

Zeidler Union Square for the parade at 11:00 am

Henry Maier Festival Park for LaborFest from 12:00 to 5:00

Interesting feature: Huge parade with “union affiliates, partners, and allies”

 

Racine

Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Park in Franksville

12:00 to 4:30

Interesting feature: Food bank contribution gets you free lunch

 

Kenosha

St. Therese Picnic Grounds

11:00 to 5:00

Interesting feature: Beer tent, labor booths

 

Janesville

1795 Lafayette Street

Events are all day Saturday, Sunday, and a parade on Labor Day

Interesting feature: Six different bands playing

 

La Crosse

Copeland Park

10:00 to 2:00

Interesting feature: Parade, folk musician Eddie Allen

 

Eau Claire

Phoenix Park

10:30 to 3:00

Interesting feature: Solidarity Walk

 

Wisconsin Rapids

Robinson Park

11:00 to 6:00

Interesting feature: Two bands—polka music and Rumours

 

Wausau

Labor Temple

4:00 to 7:00

Interesting feature: Events kick off with parade

 

Content from Union Labor News(SCFL)