Kingston Labour Day 2023

August 11, 2023

“Come celebrate the achievements of our labour movement in building our communities, delivering the goods and services, defending our rights, and redistributing the wealth created by our labour. Kingston doesn’t work without workers!”

Monday September 4

Parade

10am start at Doug Fluhrer Park
Speeches at City Hall – parade returns to Doug Fluhrer Park

Festival

11am-1pm, Victoria Park
BBQ, live music, children’s games, union tables, community market

Parade Participation & Route

To participate in the parade, please confirm with kingstonlabourcouncil@gmail.com. Please include notification of any vehicles in parade. Click here to view parade route.

Parade Marshals needed

KDLC needs 6 volunteer parade marshals. High school students requiring volunteer hours are encouraged to apply and KDLC will sign for volunteer hours. Contact kingstonlabourcouncil@gmail.com while positions last. KDLC will provide safety vests and training.

Book a Table Space

To set up a table at Victoria Park, please register your union or community group: kingstonlabourcouncil@gmail.com.

Community Market

If your union plans on distributing free food, such as fruit, vegetables, and dry goods, please contact: kingstonlabourcouncil@gmail.com

Download Poster

Click here to download PDF poster for printing.

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