Cleveland's 11th Congressional Labor Day Parade: A Family-Friendly Celebration

Labor Day Parade UAW Regio 2BPhoto byThe Brown Report Newspaper

Cleveland, Ohio: It's Labor Day, and the 11th Congressional District kicked off its annual Labor Day Parade. With over 250 parade participants, Congresswoman Shontel Brown and her committee led one of the largest parade celebratory in Cleveland.

Hundreds of people attended this annual event. The Labor Day parade started at 11:00 a.m. and climaxed at 3:00 p.m. There was music, food vendors, and resources for the entire family.

"My husband is a sheriff and is in the parade today. I brought out my entire family - my sons and my daughter. As a family, we are here to support workers, unions, and public officials. Most importantly, we are here to have a good time - the weather is great, it is a good day," said an attendee.

Family attending the Labor Day ParadePhoto byThe Brown Report Newspaper

Congresswoman Brown served as the Grand Marshal of the parade. Many constituents greeted Brown, including labor unions, sororities, fraternities, and supporters. As she took the stage, she welcomed many people personally by name and thanked everyone for attending.

Congresswoman Shontel BrownPhoto byThe Brown Report Newspaper

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American workers' social and economic achievements. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize workers' contributions to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being.

Mayor Annette Blackwell, Maple Heights, and Cleveland Council President Blaine GriffinPhoto byThe Brown Report Newspaper

"I am here today to appreciate labor and all workers. We are not where we should be but much better off. I love this parade. I have never missed a parade in the last 20 years," said Gregory St. John.

Congresswoman Shontel Brown is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the New Democrat Coalition, and the Stop Project 2025 Task Force. Since she has been in office in the United States Congress, she has continued the work of the parade established by her took office in the United States Congress; she has continued the work of the parade established by her predecessors, Louis Stokes, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones, and Marcia L. Fudge.