You may wonder why we celebrate Labor Day. Many think that Labor Day is just a holiday to end the summer. Originally, Labor Day was made a holiday by President Grover Cleveland to appease the labor unions’ unrest.
The holiday is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers…. The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.” (US Department of Labor website)
How we celebrate:
When the holiday was first instituted, it was determined it would be celebrated by a parade followed by political speakers. As the years have passed by, parades and political speakers have mostly fallen by the wayside and the American people just enjoy having a day off from their toils.
What to do in Lincoln, NE on Labor Day Weekend:
Labor Day weekend snuck up on me! I can’t believe it is here already! A 3-day holiday weekend screams “do something special!!” So, I have compiled a list of things to do this weekend.
1) Go to the last Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln!
There are numerous activities ranging from concerts, parades, high diving, animals, rides and everyone’s favorite…FOOD! To see a detailed schedule for each day check out their website: http://www.statefair.org/fair/
2) Sports
Nebraska Football’s season opener against Florida Atlantic – Saturday at 6:00 pm
Nebraska’s Soccer team vs. Lamar – Friday
3) Sports Car Club of America in Lincoln Airpark
4) Labor Day Quarter Horse show at Lancaster Event Center – Saturday through Monday
5) Movies: There are lots of new movies out this weekend! According to my Flixster IPhone app the following movies open Friday: All About Steve, Gamer, and Extract. (Whether they are in Lincoln yet, I don’t know!)
6) Parks and Lakes: There are so many great parks around Lincoln. A family favorite of mine is to pack a picnic and go to the park for a couple of hours. Just getting away from the hustle and bustle is a vacation in itself!
I know there are many more great activities… I apologize if I did not mention your favorite. Have a great weekend and Happy Labor Day!!!
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