Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, and this annual celebration recognizes the historical contributions of labor unions and working men and women to our nation.

There are so many events planned around the UFCW Local 400 jurisdiction and you won’t want to miss out! Join the celebration at an event near you:

MARYLAND:

Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 1, 2025 — 10:00 a.m.
Olde Towne Gaithersburg, MD
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/labor-day-parade

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025
Historic Roosevelt Center, 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
https://greenbeltlaborday.com

Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival
Monday, September 1 — 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plyers Mill Rd & Nash Pl, Kensington, MD
https://tok.md.gov/event/kensingtons-58th-annual-labor-day-parade-festival/

VIRGINIA:

2025 NoVA Labor Picnic
Sunday, August 31 — 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA

Roanoke Labor Day Parade
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
(Rain Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025)
Downtown Roanoke, Campbell Ave, Roanoke, VA
http://roanokelaborday.com

WEST VIRGINIA:

Celebration of Labor at GoMart BallPark
Union members and families get free tickets to Dirty Birds vs Gastonia
Sunday, August 31, 2025
12:00 p.m. Cookout at Building Trades
2:00 p.m. Ballpark gates open
3:04 p.m. Game time with the Dirty Birds
GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St. Ste 201, Charleston, WV 25301, US
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Wvaflcio2025

More Events from the AFL-CIO

Can’t find an event near you? The AFL-CIO, America’s largest federation of labor unions, has put together a national listing of Labor Day events around the country. Check it out!