America's first Labor Day was celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City, where thousands of factory union workers gathered for a parade to celebrate the contributions they have made to America’s economic strength, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
As travelers prepare for the last long weekend of summer, an AAA online survey conducted in early August found that 32% of Americans will travel for Labor Day, and 82% of those travelers will go by car.
