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Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September. It gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy. However, do you know anything about the celebration of the first Labor day in America? Let's view some facts about first labor day celebration.

The very first Labor Day was held on a Tuesday, September 5, 1882.
The very first Labor Day was held on a Tuesday, September 5, 1882. 
The city where the first labor day took place was New York city.
The city where the first labor day took place was New York city.
Ten thousand workers marched in a parade from City Hall to Union Square.
Ten thousand workers marched in a parade from City Hall to Union Square. 
Labor day was celebrated with a picnic, concert and speeches.
Labor day was celebrated with a picnic, concert and speeches.

The first labor day attracted thousands of worker and it was the precursor of today labor day. Having an overview of the first labor day celebration will help you understand why people celebrate labor day nowadays.
 
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