Wishing All of Our Friends, Clients and Associates a Happy Labor Day!
It’s been a great summer all around.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Our office will close on Friday, August 30th @ 3:30 p.m.
Closed Monday, September 2nd.
We will reopen: Tuesday, September 3rd, 8:30 a.m.
The History of Labor Day
Labor Day is a federal holiday that was established to recognize the contribution of American workers. Originally it came about by the efforts of the labor movement that took place in the late 19th century. Labor Day became a Federal holiday in 1894.
In addition to recognizing the achievements of America’s labor force, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and often involves street parades and athletic events.
Back in the late 1800s when America was in the throes of the Industrial Revolution, the average American would have worked 12-hour days and 7 days a week simply to earn a living. Even children were part of this labor force.
The Industrial Revolution supplanted the agricultural industry as the source of America’s greatest economic engine.
Things to Do This Labor Day
Monmouth Park Labor Day Weekend BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
August 31 until September 2, 2024; 11:00am to 5:00pm
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ
Parking is Free!
This Labor Day weekend includes 3 days of BBQ and a selection of brews in their NJ Craft Beer Garden. The Craft Beer Garden will have over 40 NJ craft beers to choose from while enjoying live music from 12-4pm all 3 days! Free Family Fun Day activities take place from 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday featuring pony rides, clowns, face painters and a bounce house.
Frenchtown Riverfest
Sunday September 1st, 2024:11am-7pm
Sunbeam Lenape Park & Downtown, Frenchtown, NJ
The Riverfest is a street fair celebration of life along the river! Stroll Bridge Street and Sunbeam Park for a fun filled day of live music, art, food, family friendly activities, and paper boat races with the Frenchtown Vikings, all with an ecologically and sustainability focused lens. Honor the mighty Delaware and join in festivities truly unique to Frenchtown.
Viking Village Art & Craft Show
Sunday, September 1, 2024; 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (rain or shine)
Historic Viking Village, 19th & Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, NJ
Free admission
The Viking Village Art & Craft Show event features over 70 vendors with Fine Arts, Photography, Ceramics, Wood Crafts, Clothing, Handmade Jewelry and Accessories.
Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade & Fireworks
Monday, September 2, 2024
Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield, NJ
The parade starts at the Police Athletic League [PAL] Recreation Center on Maple Avenue at Noon.
Immediately following parade, enjoy the festivities at the Veterans’ Memorial Park (327 Elm Street – behind the South Plainfield Senior Center). Fireworks at dusk at Spring Lake Park