Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. How do you plan to celebrate?

There is no shortage of fun activities to enjoy in the Quad Cities this Labor Day weekend, that’s for sure! Whether you plan to enjoy the weekend with family or friends, don’t forget to check out one of the local Labor Day Parades!

Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade

Happening on Monday Sep 2 at 9:30 a.m. the route will begin at Washington Jr. High (3300 18^th Ave Rock Island) and will travel west along 18^th Avenue, turn south at 24^th Street and then west on 25^th Avenue.

Annual East Moline Labor Day Parade

Make plans to attend this parade on Monday Sep 2, beginning at 11 a.m. along 15^th Avenue East Moline, from 13^th Street to 3^rd Street.

Milan Fall Harvest Celebration Parade

The Village of Milan is back with their Labor Day Parade! The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 31 at Roth Pump Company (525 4^th St. W Milan). The route then continues north on 4^th and will take a right at 2^nd, staying on 2^nd and across 67 and past the Milan Auction House, then right at William Young (5th Street) then another right onto 4^th. Rain date is Sunday Sep 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Don’t miss out on one of these wonderful parades celebrating the social and economic achievements of American workers, this Labor Day Weekend!

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Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.