Mark your calendars and celebrate Labour Day at a BBQ near you

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers and has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in Canada since the 1880s. District Labour Councils across Alberta are celebrating Labour Day by holding free barbecues and events open to the public. Help celebrate the achievements of working Canadians by participating in a Labour Day event near you.

Calgary and District Labour Council BBQ

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228-8 Avenue SE, Calgary 
Contact: Alex Shevalier, 403-262-2390 or president@thecdlc.ca

Edmonton and District Labour Council BBQ

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Giovanni Caboto Park / 95 Street and 109 Avenue 
Contact: Bruce Farfard 780-474-4747 or office@edlc.ca

Lethbridge and District Labour Council Event

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kinsmen Park, 1009 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge
Contact: Rick Merrick, 403-892-7088 or merrickland@shaw.ca

Medicine Hat and District Labour Council BBQ

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Riverside Memorial Park 580 – 1 St SE, Medicine Hat
Contact: Sharon Stolz, wyett1@telus.net

Red Deer and District Labour Council BBQ

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Potters Hands Soup Kitchen, 51 Street & 49 Avenue, Red Deer 
Contact: Karen Reay, kreay@telus.net or 403-391-4242

Wood Buffalo and District Labour Council BBQ

Monday, September 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Borealis Park, Morrison Street, Fort McMurray
Contact: Woodlandbuffalo.lc@gmail.com

Information about other Labour Day events taking place across Alberta will be added to this page as new events are announced.