Thousands of Philly union workers, Mayor Cherelle Parker and other elected officials gather for the city's annual Labor Day parade.
On a day many people take trips down the shore or enjoy cookouts, some flocked to the city to celebrate Union workers.Accompanying the sounds of drum beats, Philadelphia laborers, all uniting along Columbus Boulevard. Representing unions from all different sectors across the city and beyond.Leading the charge was Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Financial Field workers are also contemplating doing the same. "This city is normally run by labor unions and this is a Labor Day parade and we come out in unity," said William Sturdivant of North Philly. "It’s our livelihood, this is a day that we celebrate labor," said James Lennon of Burholme. Lennon is a brick layer and this was his first parade. "It’s good to see this, it’s important.
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