Hello Brothers and Sisters! It’s time to celebrate Labor Day, first called for by the founder of our Brotherhood, Peter J. Maguire, 144 years ago. Labor Day is a time to honor the hardworking men and women whose labor creates the wealth and prosperity of our country. Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1882 and became a national holiday in 1894.

Throughout the Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council, we are celebrating the talents and skills of our carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers in honor of Labor Day, 2025! Please see below for a list of events and make plans to join an event near you.

VIP OPPORTUNITY! Attending an event qualifies as a 2025 Volunteer Activity as part of the SECRC VIP Program! Click here for details. IMPORTANT: If you attend an event, please send pictures of yourself at the event to Political/Communications Director, Brett Hulme, at bhulme@secarpenters.org so that you can get your VIP credit!

Atlanta, GA:
The Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council hosts an afternoon of camaraderie and celebration at the United Auto Workers Facility, 3915 Gilbert Road, in Hapeville, Georgia. The event runs from 11:30 am to 3 pm EST, with food, vendors, games, music, and raffles. For details, click here: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/dd9fc43a-2a81-4a82-bde3-9f7cdf21aea6.png.

Charlotte, NC:

Charlotte’s Labor Day Parade, hosted by the North Carolina AFL-CIO, is on September 1 at 11 am EST. The parade will go down North Tryon Street from 9th Street, through the Square, and then turn onto 3rd Street before ending. Get details here: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/25141bfc-cbe5-421a-b07f-946442f7a5b9.png. Following the parade, the Charlotte-Metrolina Labor Council presents the 5th Annual Labor Day Family Picnic! The picnic runs from Noon to 3 pm at Park Road Park, Shelters 1 & 2, 6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. Click here for the event’s poster: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/cb878b64-723b-46f8-a358-f9ff30138de3.png

Knoxville-Oak Ridge, TN:

The Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council is hosting a Labor Day Celebration on Monday, September 1, from 11 am to 3 pm EST. The event is at Melton Lake Pavilion, 697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The event features food, music, and an Awards program. For more information, contact: info@korclc.org

Memphis, TN:

Celebration and Cook-Off Competition, Saturday, September 6, 10 am to 3 pm CST, Health Sciences Park, Madison Avenue and South Dunlap, Memphis, TN 38103.

Mobile, AL:

Mobile Labor Day Parade, September 1st, 2025. The line-up will be on South Lawrence Street, near where the new arena construction is taking place. Line-up begins at 8 am, and Local 318 asks for help with final decorations for the float. Please bring your family and ride the float or walk alongside it! The parade starts at 10 am. Lunch is provided after the parade. Parking is available at the new parking deck next to the Corps of Engineers building on Claiborne Street.

Nashville, TN:

The Central Labor Council of Nashville/Middle TN will host its 12th Annual Solidarity Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. First, there will be a Labor Day Parade in downtown Nashville! Parade line-up begins at 9:30 am on Broadway in front of the Estes Kefauver Federal Building. Walking starts at 10 am, going down Broadway. A picnic immediately follows at Walk of Fame Park. Parking: Music City Center Garage. For the event flyer and registration QR code, click here: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/f1331fc6-728a-47b1-ad92-8fd01015f7f9.png.

Savannah, GA:

Savannah Regional Central Labor Council is hosting a Labor Day Picnic on Sunday, August 31! The event runs from 11 am to 3 pm at Lake Mayer, Pavilion 1, 1850 E. Montgomery XRDS, Savannah. Get details here: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/ec6dd9d3-df16-4c6c-aacb-9739fb360317.png.

Tuscumbia, AL:

The 106th Annual Labor Day Celebration is set for Monday, September 1, at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, Alabama, with the 7th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle show. From 8 am to 1 pm, working families and young hot rodders will share in a day of fun, music, prizes, and good fellowship. Click here for details: https://files.constantcontact.com/376aad7d601/746f692e-8ada-4068-a67e-5acecd46a5f2.png