The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire
of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a
federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would
be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the
work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival
was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. In later
years, prominent men and women held speeches. This is less common now,
but is sometimes seen in election years. One of the reasons for choosing
to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a holiday
in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
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