Labor Day weekend celebrations and seasonal activities across the US

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer with various regional celebrations, seasonal sales, and culinary activities across the United States.

In New Jersey, communities in Ocean and Monmouth counties are hosting festivals, food truck events, and concerts, including the Clearwater Festival in Asbury Park. In Detroit, celebrations focus on boating, brews, and BBQ, with radio station WRIF offering concert ticket giveaways. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel Island is hosting a ‘Red, White, and Beach’ series alongside upcoming holiday planning events.

Culinary trends for the holiday include diverse grilling recipes such as blackened Santa Maria tri-tip, Greek chicken kabobs, and garlic grilled shrimp skewers. Retailers are also participating in the seasonal shift, with REI Co-op holding a large Labor Day sale on outdoor gear running through September 7.