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Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website, Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

“Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.”

U.S. Department of Labor; https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history

LABOR DAY WEEKEND:

Friday, September 1

First Friday - SouthSide Arts District, Third and Fourth Sts. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday-bethlehem-september/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Live in the Garden free concert. Bethlehem Municipal Band. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Saturday, September 2

Steeples and Steel minbus tours will be held on September 2 in tribute to the Bethlehem steelworkers who labored to build America and defend the world. Tours including lunch and a church tour are at 9:30 a.m. (Fritz United Methodist) and 1 p.m. (Packed Memorial Church) on September 2. For information, cost and reservations (required), contact Steelworkers’ Archives at 610-861-0600 or visit www.steelworkersarchives.com; ticket sales are final.

Community Day: Puppets, balloon animals, face painting, ice cream, fire trucks, food for purchase; Tricky Tray baskets (cost). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1059 Delaware Ave., Fountain Hill.

Sunday, September 3

Live in the Garden free concert (last in series). American Legion Band. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

National Museum of Industrial History, hands-on train engineer experience on a restored narrow gauge locomotive. 100 foot track. Climb into the cab, learn how the locomotive works, take the controls under the supervision of museum personnel. 602 E. Second St. Dates, times, tickets (11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. -20 minute session for two adults or one adult and one child - cost ): visit www.eventbrite.com/e/bethlehem-steel-locomotive-engineer-experience-2023-season-tickets-500865491167?aff=oddtdtcreator; weather-dependent and non-refundable except in the case of inclement weather or cancellation by the museum. Information: www.nmih.org/restoration-highlight-1941-bethlehem-steel-whitcomb-narrow-gauge-locomotive

Saturday, September 9

Patriot Day. Honor the countless individuals in the Lehigh Valley who put themselves in harm’s way every day. “Our Hometown Heroes - First Responders,” a display during the Patriot Day Celebration at SteelStacks on Sept. 11. Photos of first responders including police and law enforcement officials, fire fighters and volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical personnel and paramedics are welcome. Photos submitted in previous years will also be displayed.

This special event celebrates our nation’s first responders, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, military and emergency medical personnel. Highlighting the evening is the Our Hometown Heroes banner display, showcasing the amazing men and women who make a difference in our community day-in and day-out! Visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/patriotic-holidays/patriot-day/

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.