A2Z Vacations Reviews Labor Day 2012 Events
The U.S. expects that over 33 million Americans will be traveling during this time to the many festivals and events throughout the country, making it one of the busiest holidays of this year and of recent years.
Online, August 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Labor Day has a history which dates back to 1882 in the United States. Meant to celebrate workers and the contributions made by those workers, today it has become the signal of more than this. Labor Day has become the sign of the end of summer, the last big fun weekend before the kids go back to school and the temperatures drop. The U.S. expects that over 33 million Americans will be traveling during this time to the many festivals and events throughout the country, making it one of the busiest holidays of this year and in recent years.
As this weekend nears, cities across America are gearing up for this one last event before fall. Of all the events taking place throughout the country, the big cities such as Detroit, New York, Chicago and Denver are planning events that will take place throughout the weekend and ending on September 3rd.
Washington DC
Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival, September 1-3; Abbey Road on the River, August 30-September 3; Labor Day Concert and the U.S. Capitol, September 3.
Chicago
34th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, August 31-September 2; African Festival of the Arts: August 31 - September 4; North Coast Music Festival: August 31-September 2; Navy Pier Fireworks: September 1.
Michigan
33rd Annual Detroit Jazz Festival, begins Labor Day Weekend; Mackinac Bridge Walk and Festival, Labor Day.
Denver
Treat Yourself At A Taste Of Colorado, August 31 - September 3; Get the Blues (the Good Kind) With Buddy Guy, September 1.
Memphis
Memphis Music and Heritage Festival 2012 - September 1-2
Lawrence MA
Bread and Roses Festival - September 3
Festivals relating to the culture and people of the area, local workers, music and food are just some of the thousands of festivals and events which will be taking place throughout the country. Small town America and big city America alike all gathering together to have fun and celebrate. Take advantage of the amazing events and activities throughout the nation in 2012.