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What Are the Au Pairs Up To?
Your American host family will be in one of our 165 cluster areas in the US.  Each of these is supported by our local Au Pair in America representative - the Community Counselor. Keep checking to see what Cluster Activities are taking place!
 
In the meantime United States will celebrate Labor Day on September 4th.  Take a look below to find out how it began and just how au pairs and host families may celebrate.

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Labor Day began in 1882 as a rally to pay tribute to the hard workers of America.  The parade was held in New York City to acknowlege the 8 hour day and reward the workers for their effort. 126 years on and the United States still celebrate!  This is typically through street parades and local gatherings.  For lots of people labor day signals the end of the summer and the start of the school season.  Through Au Pair in America you are learning about many of the different traditions America celebrates.  To help you learn more we've included some activities taking place around the country that you and your host family can join!

 

Activities on Labor Day Weekend

  • New York City:  This year the Labor Day parade will be held on September 9th owing to other celebrations in New York.  The parade will start at 11am and will be on 5th Avenue from 44th to 79th Street.  If you are in the area, why not visit and cheer them along?

  • Brooklyn, New York: West Indian Day Parade - a combination of Mardi Gras and Carnival all rolled into one and includes a whole load of West Indian food.

  • Kansas City, Missouri:  Irish Festival - a weekend long celebration from the 1st to 3rd September with music, dance, food and games.

  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:  Spend a weekend on the waterfront with boating events. sports and concerts.

  • Washington DC:  The National Symphony Orchestra will give a free concert on the west lawn of the Capitol. 

These are just some of the events taking place around the country!  If you can't find anything near you, check out local papers for details of your nearest Labour Day Celebration.

 

Good luck, and enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

 

With thanks to http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/53104/labor_day_festivities_in_new_york_virginia.html

for their help with this article.

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