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Escanaba City Band on Ludington Street during the annual Labor Day Parade

Annual Labor Day Celebration

Monday September 5th 2022

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Escanaba Municipal Dock
Escanaba, MI

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Cost:  Free Admission

Parade begins at noon EST
Parade lineup starts 11:00 AM EST at the Marketplace and goes downtown on Ludington Street to the Municipal Dock. 

Prize Drawings 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Petting Zoo & Bounce House 1:00 PM
Golf Ball Drop 7:00 PM
LIVE Music by Sit Down Francis from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM & We Ain't Saints from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Special Raffles:
1st place: $500 cash
2nd place: $400 cash
3rd place: $300 cash
4th place: $200 cash
5th place: $100 cash 

 Bloody Mary Bar, Beer Tent & Food Vendors ~ Bring the Family down for a Great Cause! Bring your lawn chairs and coolers!
ALL Proceeds are going to The Delta County Trades & Labor Charity/Scholarship Fund and The City of Escanaba Recreation Department. 

Annual events in Escanaba

Are you uncertain when to plan your trip to the Bays de Noc? Check out some of our popular annual events and come during your favorite! 

Rapid River Relic Ride

Each year, this vintage snowmobile ride, show and swap happens in the last weekend of January. Do you have an older sled yourself? Come join the fun! The group also makes announcements on their Facebook page. 

The Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby

In February, this ice fishing derby invites anglers to the Walleye capital of the world. The bigger your catch, the better the prize! Find updated information as the event nears on our Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby page. 

Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Celebrations

Spend your long weekend in the Bays de Noc and celebrate our country with us! Plan for parades, picnics, live music, fireworks, food and more. Search the event calendar for these specific weekends to find each municipality’s plans. 

Kruisin' Klassics

As June approaches, the classic cars cruise into the Bays for the Kruisin’ Klassics Car Show and Swap Meet at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. Peruse the vehicles on display, see who wins best in show awards, test your own speed in a fun run and stick around for the grand finale — a parade!

Fayette Heritage Days

This August event at Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite celebrates the “hey-day” of Fayette as a bustling iron smelting town. Activities include period displays, food, music and a historic baseball game —1860’s style. And you will be invited to play! 

U.P. State Fair 

Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has delighted folks from all over as they experience and celebrate the unique culture of Michigan’s U.P. It’s seven days of thrilling rides, enthralling grandstand shows and lots of blue ribbon fun. 

Yooper Fest

Celebrating Yoopers! Each September, join others on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba as they visit vendors, play games, eat delicious food and enjoy live music and more. 

Holiday Events

Plan your winter trip around these annual holiday events! 

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