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10 Tampa Bay Labor Day events

Take the day — or weekend — off for these fundraisers, cookouts, picnics, and parties across the Tampa Bay area.

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This Monday marks Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America.

We’ve rounded up 10 Tampa Bay celebrations:

Labor Day Kickoff Silent Party, American Social Tampa
Head to the downtown hotspot for a night of dancing — to your music of choice. Pay $10 for a pair of headphones, and flip between three DJs.

Grill & Chill: Labor Day Fest Edition, The Garden Riverview
Grill and chill, yes we will with performances from Sherwiizy HypeLyfe and samba dancers, Karen’s Hora Loco, and delights from Flavaz Jamaican Grille.

Labor Day Pool Party VIP Experience, Epicurean Hotel
Indulge with a VIP experience at the Autograph Collection pool — complete with bottle service, drink samples, music by DJ Styles, and lots of sunbrellas.

Labor Day Weekend: Live Reggae Music by Jahfari Reggae Band, Trail Garden at St. Petersburg Distillery
This family- and pet-friendly celebration features tunes by Jahfari Reggae Band, DJ Baby Sam, DJ Steel, plus eats and drinks.

Labor Day Workout with FIT4MOM, Multiple locations
Bring the bebe in their stroller for a holiday full-body workout geared for all levels.

Tampa Labor Day Picnic International, IBEW Local 915, Tampa
Pack the cooler for a day of summertime fun, with a DJ, inflatables for kids and adults, and a cornhole tournament. Plus, hear from candidates running in this November’s election.

Labor Day Weekend Heroes Fundraiser, Caddy’s Treasure Island
Watch the Treasure Island Police and Fire Departments battle in cornhole and wing eating competitions — America — and snap photos with antique police cars + fire trucks.

Labor Day Fitness + St. Pete Community Cookout, MA Fitness Kickboxing St. Pete
Celebrate a sweaty workout with drinks, snacks, and burgers.

Labor Day Bash, Toasted Monkey
Rock out to everything from 80s rock hits to country from Full Throttle at the beachfront bar.

LDW: Monday Party, MacDinton’s
Your favorite South Tampa bar is celebrating the holiday with happy hour from 8 to 10 p.m., BOGO everything from 10 p.m., $5 boneless wing baskets, and $0.99-cent wings.

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