Philadelphia Labor Day Parade Honors Workers Who Keep The City Moving, Recommit To Fight For Their Rights

CBS Philadelphia

September 2, 2025

Thousands of union members are in South Philadelphia on Monday, marching and celebrating the Labor Day holiday.

Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade is in its 38th year and continues to draw thousands of union members, national labor leaders and working families. The parade stepped off at 10 a.m., winding through South Philly streets with floats, banners and live music.

Crowds of union members, their families and community members kept the party going at Sheet Metal Workers' Local 19 Union Hall for a post-parade celebration, which included food, music and even carnival rides.

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