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Patriotic Music Happening at Golden Gate Park
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September and generally marks the end of summer. The holiday is a celebration of the America labor movement and is dedicated to the advancement of workers across the country. The tradition of Labor Day started in New York and became an American tradition in 1886 when President Grover Cleveland declared it a national holiday.
Sunday Golden Gate Park Band Concerts
The Golden Gate Park Band, known locally as the GGPB, has been performing for Bay Area residents and visitors for over 130 years. History buffs can read about the rich legacy of this ensemble online or within the book Five Thousand Concerts In The Park by author David W. Bandy.