2026 Boston Labor Day Parade

  Boston’s 2026 Labor Day Parade

Join Boston’s 2nd Annual Labor Day Parade! This year, we will march to challenge the corporate takeover of our democracy and to fight for justice in working class communities across our great city and state.

This isn’t just a parade; it’s a statement, a celebration, and a call to action.

  Monday, September 7, 2026

• 8:30am--Line up for Parade on St. James Street
• 10:00am--Parade Kicks Off at Dartmouth and St. James
• 11:30pm--Parade Ends with Speakers, Performances and Food Trucks

  PARADE ROUTE & DETAILS OF THE DAY

The Parade will START at Copley Square Plaza and END back at Copley for speakers, live music, performances & food trucks.

We'll celebrate Worker Power and the Labor Movement with many talented artists and entertainers, including:

• Musicians Union Marching Band
• Roberto Clemente Dancers
• Good Trouble Brass Band
• Lil Phunk 
• Pipes and Drums of Edmonton Police Service, Canada 
• And so much more!

More details to follow. 

Support Labor Day

  The fee for each union or group wishing to march is $300 - payable by check to Greater Boston Labor Council, 8 Beacon St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA  02108 or via credit card payment at the link below. 

  Sponsorships are vital to the day's success. Consider a sponsorship from your union or organization.

Help us make this event a success by sharing it far and wide. Download the flyer and share it with friends, union siblings, and community partners. You can also post about the event on social media using the hashtag #BostonLaborDayParade to show your support and encourage others to join us.

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