The Brief
- An estimated 5,000 people attended the annual Labor Day parade in Garland on Monday morning.
- Some people said they arrived hours early for the event, which they have been attending for years with their family.
- Labor Day became a holiday in 1894 to honor American workers. It’s celebrated each year on the first Monday in September.
GARLAND, Texas – The city of Garland held its 79th annual Labor Day parade on Monday morning. Thousands of people attended despite a few showers on the radar.
Garland Labor Day Parade
What we know:
People wasted no time arriving in downtown Garland early for the 9 a.m. parade, which is one of Garland’s longest-running traditions.
This year’s event featured school bands, cheerleaders, youth groups, and other volunteers celebrating American workers.…