Ahhhh, yes! Another long weekend \u2014 the best kind of weekend, in my humble opinion \u2014 is in the cards. <\/p>\n
Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to enjoy one last summertime excursion before the leaves turn and autumn sets in. <\/p>\n
Read below and find out the best Labor Day traditions and other cultural events happening this weekend, and how you can participate: <\/p>\n
\u2014 Earl Hopkins (@earlhopkins_<\/a>, Email me at thingstodo@inquirer.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 39th Tri-State Labor Day Parade commences<\/p>\n One of Philly\u2019s largest and oldest Labor Day parades is rolling through Columbus Boulevard on Monday. <\/p>\n The 39th Tri-State Labor Day Parade<\/a> honors the thousands of working-class people who keep our country running. Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, which represents more than 100 unions and nearly 150,000 workers, has organized a full day of family-friendly activities. <\/p>\n The pre-parade kickoff rally begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the parade down Columbus Boulevard at 10 a.m. <\/p>\n The commemorative march will end at Sheet Metal Workers\u2019 Union Local 19. Paraders will come together for a family celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n For more information on the parade, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n The best things to do this week<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddf5 Afrofuturism in full glam: Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia for one last chance to see Ruth E. Carter\u2019s \u201cAfrofuturism in Costume Design<\/a>.\u201d The exhibition features personal sketches and cinematic costumes from Black Panther and Sinners on display through Sunday. <\/p>\n \u26f8\ufe0f Go before it\u2019s gone: The Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest <\/a>closes shop for the season on Monday. Bring your family to Penn\u2019s Landing for roller skating, mini golf, boardwalk treats, and other late summer fun. <\/p>\n \ud83e\udd68 Long-running Labor Day tradition: Stop by the 154th annual Cannstatter Volksfest<\/a> to celebrate German heritage with live music, amusement rides, games, and food and drink. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Beauty and vibrancy of Brazil: Stop by Spruce Street Harbor to celebrate Brazilian Day<\/a> on Sunday. The free outdoor festival will be filled with music, dancing, food, and more to honor the country\u2019s independence. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 My calendar picks this week: Polish American Festival & County Fair, Sheer Mag with Gripper and Real Shocks, Workshop of the World Exhibition. Here\u2019s our full list for the week.<\/a> <\/p>\n The 54th annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival<\/p>\n The annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival<\/a> is back, baby. <\/p>\n Founded by bluegrass legends Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley in 1972, it\u2019s a Labor Day tradition that has endured over the decades, says our pop music critic Dan Deluca. <\/p>\n The three-day festival kicks off Friday in South Jersey\u2019s Salem County<\/a> with country-bluegrass singer Kathy Mattea as headliner. Friday\u2019s lineup also includes the Price Sisters, Virginia guitarist Junior Sisk, and the Travelin\u2019 McCourys. <\/p>\n On Saturday, Dan Tyminski gets top billing. New Orleans ragtime street band Tuba Skinny also plays Saturday, along with Critten Hollow, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, and the Gibson Brothers. <\/p>\n The festival wraps up on Sunday with Black Eyed Suzies, Tennessee quintet Blue Highway, Chicago duo Special Consensus, Boone, N.C., roots band Burnett Sisters, and Nashville quintet Appalachian Road Show.<\/p>\n For the full lineup and other festival information, click here. <\/a><\/p>\n End-of-summer fun this week and beyond<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc0e Saddle up: Ludwig\u2019s Corner will host the 83rd Horse Show & County Fair<\/a> this weekend. Along with top-level equestrian competition, food trucks, games, carnival rides, and vendors will fill the 33-acre community space. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa8 Summertime market at Dilworth: Friday is the start of a sun-soaked celebration of local makers. The Made in Philadelphia Market <\/a>is coming to Dilworth Park on Friday, with more than 60 makers, artists, and artisans from across the region. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfbe Pickleball pickup games: CityPickle<\/a> has turned Dilworth Plaza into a space for pickleball enthusiasts. Two branded courts are now placed near City Hall. Download the CityPickle app to reserve a time or private court to put your skills to the test. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfad Fun at the faire!: The Bucks County Renaissance Faire<\/a> is taking place at the historic TileWorks in Doylestown from Saturday to Monday. Visitors will experience high-level juggling, live music, theater, and even a hint of magic. <\/p>\n Staffer picks<\/p>\n Here\u2019s pop music critic Dan DeLuca\u2019s list of the best concerts this weekend.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa4 Thursday: After performing at Xfinity Mobile Arena in May, Houston rapper Don Toliver <\/a>is back in support of his latest album, Octane. <\/p>\n \ud83e\ude95 Friday: Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves<\/a> is hitting the stage at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans can expect this show to turn into a Dolly Parton celebration. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffc Saturday: Kehlani<\/a>, off the heels of her biggest career hit, \u201cFolded,\u201d is returning to the region for a headlining show at Camden\u2019s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb8 Monday: Bassist Peter Hook<\/a>, cofounder of England\u2019s Joy Division, New Order, and Durutti Column, will perform New Order\u2019s 2001 album, Get Ready, at Union Transfer on Monday. <\/p>\n Check out Dan\u2019s full concert list here.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2753Pop quiz<\/p>\n Question: What year was Labor Day first recognized as a federal holiday? <\/p>\n A) 1900<\/p>\n B) 1893<\/p>\n C) 1894<\/p>\n D) 1905<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the answer to last week\u2019s question: Which athlete won the first Philadelphia Cycling Classic in 1985? Answer: Eric Heiden<\/p>\n Ask Earl anything<\/p>\n Many of you have questions about each week\u2019s listings, and others about Philly\u2019s arts, culture, and entertainment scene.<\/p>\n I have you covered. Have a question? Email me<\/a> for a chance to have it answered in an upcoming newsletter.<\/p>\n That\u2019s all folks! Don\u2019t let these end-of-summer events (and extended weekend) go to waste. There are plenty of Labor Day traditions and other cultural events worth exploring. <\/p>\n \u2014 Earl Hopkins<\/p>\n By submitting your written, visual, and\/or audio contributions, you agree to The Inquirer\u2019s Terms of Use<\/a>, including the grant of rights in Section 10.<\/p>\n