What is Labor Day and why do we celebrate it?

Labor Day is an annual celebration of workers and their accomplishments, began during one of the most bleak periods in American labor history.

Since 1894, it has been observed as a national holiday in the United States and Canada.

The original celebrations included a street parade to demonstrate to the public the strength and unity of the trade and labor organizations, as well as a large picnic to entertain workers and their families.

Labor Day weekend also represents the end of summer for many Americans, and is marked by parties, street parades, and sporting events.

Many school districts in the United States resume classes around the Labor Day holiday weekend.

In the fashion world, Labor Day is or was considered the last day to wear white or seersucker.

Major cities host a plethora of events and activities. New York, for example, has the Labor Day Carnival and fireworks over Coney Island.

One popular event in Washington is the Labor Day Concert at the United States Capitol, which features the National Symphony Orchestra and is free to the public.