Labor Day Weekend

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux delay next month wedding

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have decided to delay their wedding for a few months

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have decided to delay their wedding for a few months – because they can’t agree on the size of the bash. Jennifer Aniston, 44, wants a bigger do – while Justin Theroux, 41, wants a smaller, intimate affair and they are now set to tie the knot at the end [...]

MDA Telethon 2012 not shown in Joplin

The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon that for years featured Jerry Lewis was not broadcasted this year in Joplin, Missouri

The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon that for years featured Jerry Lewis was not broadcasted this year in Joplin, Missouri. The program was a staple of local television coverage for decades over the Labor Day weekend. Local programming, shown on KODE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Joplin, has been broadcast from Cycle Connection in Joplin for [...]

MDA Show of Strength 2012: No Jerry Lewis. No tote board. And not from Las Vegas.

The renamed MDA Show of Strength was pre-produced and taped in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville

The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association television fundraiser goes a new way Sunday, with a different title and featuring three hours of taped appearances by entertainers including country music star Carrie Underwood, pop singer Gavin DeGraw, alternative pop group OneRepublic, Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am and songstress Carole King. The renamed MDA Show of Strength was [...]

MDA Labor Day Telethon 2012: the second year without Jerry Lewis

In a major announcement last year, it was revealed that after more than four decades Jerry Lewis would be stepping down as the major host for MDA Labor Day Telethon show

The Muscular Dystrophy Telethon is must-see TV watching during the Labor Day weekend, an end-of-summer tradition in the U.S. since it first began in New York City in 1954. Now an entertainment extravaganza airing live from Los Angeles, the show for many years featured the much-loved actor and comedian Jerry Lewis rallying public support in [...]

Labor Day 2012: special events and getaways

The first Labor Day Parade was held in New York City, on September 5 1882, and there's still one in NYC today, with trade union members, high school bands, politicians, police and fire departments, and more

Since 1884, the first Monday in September has been a holiday in the US, as a tribute to workers. Canada has the same, while many other countries have International Workers Day – May Day – instead, commemorating struggles for workers’ rights. This year’s Labor Day falls on Monday, September 3rd. To most people in North [...]

New York Labor Day Weekend 2012

New York Labor Day Weekend 2012

Labor Day is one of the oldest holidays in the United States, and is a part of the “big six” federal holidays. Here you can find some ideas on how to spend your Labor Day weekend in New York: Concerts: • Journey – 9/2 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs • Bela Fleck [...]

Five Ideas For Labor Day Weekend 2012

Labor Day is the last true summer weekend, with school just about or already beginning to start

Labor Day is one of the oldest holidays in the United States, and is a part of the “big six” federal holidays. 1. Take It To the Beach – While You Still Can! While fall doesn’t officially begin for another month, for many families, Labor Day is the last true summer weekend, with school just [...]

What Is Labor Day Weekend?

Labor Day is one of the oldest holidays in the United States, and is a part of the "big six" federal holidays

Labor Day is one of the oldest holidays in the United States, and is a part of the “big six” federal holidays. First celebrated in 1878, Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. Over the years, Labor Day has come to represent a slew of different things to people. To the working crowd, it [...]

Labor Day weekend: Cape Cod beaches closed after multiple reports of sharks

A number of popular Cape Cod beaches have been closed after multiple reports of sharks

A number of popular Cape Cod beaches have been closed after multiple reports of sharks, including deadly great whites, swimming not far from the coast. The closure is just the latest twist in an unusually shark-infested Cape Cod summer. A string of beaches off the shore of Chatham, Massachusetts were shut down indefinitely on Wednesday, [...]

Labor Day 2012 sales, coupons and bargains deals

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 3, meaning a full weekend of sales and super end of summer savings

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 3, meaning a full weekend of sales and super end of summer savings. Take advantage of anywhere from 10 – 90% off regular prices at department stores, which each year lure customers away from beaches and backyards to help clear out inventory before the big, end-of-year holiday [...]

MDA Labor Day Telethon 2012 becomes MDA Show of Strength

MDA Labor Day Telethon becomes MDA Show of Strength starting with 2012 edition

MDA Show of Strength is still on Labor Day weekend, still features top entertainment and inspiring stories, and still urges viewers to support MDA’s missions of help and hope. But beyond that, MDA’s annual telecast is a whole new ballgame. Muscular Dystrophy Association explains how MDA Labor Day Telethon becomes MDA Show of Strength starting [...]

Labor Day Weekend Las Vegas 2011

Las Vegas: main destination on Labor Day Weekend 2011

What Does Labor Day Mean?   MDA Labor Day Telethon 2011: first time without Jerry Lewis.    Labor Day Sales 2011     Labor Day Weekend 2011 starts in Las Vegas on September 2 and apparently the visitors number will be bigger than last year.   Travel could be slightly down across the countries, but [...]

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