Cleveland, Ohio - The first Labor Day parade, held on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City was organized by the Central Labor Union to exhibit "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, and to host a festival for the workers and their families.
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Source: United States Department of Labor
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