Labor Day

When was the first U.S. Labor Day celebrated?

• September 5, 1882

• September 5, 1887

• September 5, 1894

• September 5, 1955

Which state was the first to declare Labor Day an official holiday?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Oregon

Labor Day is considered the unofficial kickoff of which sports season?

• MLB

• NFL

• NBA

• NHL

When did the first Waffle House open?

• Labor Day 1955

• Labor Day 1965

• Labor Day 1975

• Labor Day 1985

What do we celebrate on Labor Day?

• The start of the NFL season

• The beginning of the school year

• The contributions and achievements of the U.S. workforce

• The end of summer

When did Congress make Labor Day a legal holiday?

• June 28, 1882

• June 28, 1887

• June 28, 1894

• June 28, 1955

Where was the first U.S. Labor Day parade held?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York City

How many workers participated in the first Labor Day parade?

• 15,000

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 10,000

What activities were part of the first Labor Day celebration?

• A concert, speeches, and a picnic

• A marathon and a concert

• A football game and fireworks

• A parade and a carnival

Where did the first Labor Day parade end?

• Times Square

• Wendel’s Elm Park

• Union Square

• Central Park