Just as Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in most places in America, Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer for many across the country.

Like many other places, Buffalo looks to Labor Day Weekend as a final hurrah before returning to the grind of winter and school. However, before we put away the grills and shorts, we must ensure we send summer off right. Labor Day is one of those federal holidays where we should celebrate all of our labor's contributions to our nation and spend time recharging our batteries to keep on going.

Doing these things helps us prove how great America is every single day.

What is Labor Day and Why Do We Celebrate it

According to the United States Department of Labora Federal agency in the executive branch, Labor Day is a Federal Holiday that celebrates American workers' social and economic achievements. The holiday is rooted in the late 1800s when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize workers' contributions to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

It is celebrated on the first Monday in September as designated by Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103).

This Labor Day, let us stand in solidarity with America’s workers, who are the engines behind our Nation’s prosperity. Let us celebrate labor unions, who give voice to our workers and ensure they are given the dignity, respect, and protections in the workplace that they deserve. And let us recommit to ensuring that every hardworking American has a fair shot at achieving the promise of the American Dream for generations to come.
-Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States

2024 Labor Day Grill & Chill All Mix Weekend DJ Line-Up

  • Saturday
    • 10a - DJ Sliiick
    • 12p - DJ Ritz
    • 2p - DJ Kholes
    • 4p - DJ One Way
    • 6p - DJ AllStarr
    • 8p - DJ Spin
  • Sunday
    • 2a - DJ Spin
    • 3a - DJ Heat
    • 12p - DJ Hassan
    • 2p - DJ AllStarr
    • 4p - DJ Supreme
    • 6p - DJ Sight
    • 8p - DJ Ty Moves
    • 10p - DJ Ay B
  • Monday
    • 12a- DJ Leek
    • 10a - DJ Desirez
    • 12p - DJ Philip Rothschild
    • 2p - DJ Spin
    • 4p - DJ Step One
    • 6p - DJ J Real
    • 8p - DJ Charlie Hustle
    • 10p - DJ Heat

Happy Labor Day!

Buffalo Porchfest 2023

Thousands of Buffalonians descended upon the Elmwood Village neighborhood in Buffalo to participate in the most popular activities in Western New York. The homegrown music festival known as Porchfest allows local Bands and Musicians to perform right from the porches in the neighborhood for the afternoon while people are able to stroll house to house to be entertained. This year's Porchfest occurred at various locations on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Gallery Credit: Ed Nice

Micah Hyde's 3rd Annual Charity Softball Game

Star NFL Defensive Back Micah Hyde was joined by several other members of the Buffalo Bills for Hyde's 3rd Annual Charity Softball game at Sahlen Field in Downtown Buffalo.

Gallery Credit: Ed Nice

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