New Brunswick Labour Day Activities 2014

Restigouche & District Labour Council  – Picnic & Parade at Rotary Park in Dalhousie, Sept 1st  – Parade will start on William Street at 11 am.  They will walk up to the Rotary Park; meet and greet with BBQ.  Contact = Rose Pitre ctr_rdlc@hotmail.com 506-826-2504 (home)

Bathurst & District Labour Council – Picnic & Parade at Coronation Park, Munro Street in Bathurst, Sept 1st – Registration for the parade will be from 12 noon to 1 pm.  Parade starts at 1 pm starting at Coronation Park behind Bathurst High. Parade route:  leaves Cornonation Park at 1 pm, down Douglas, down Main, up Kind, down St. John and back to Bathurst High School and Coronation Park.  Guest speakers start at 1:30 pm.  There will be a barbecue following the speeches.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshment will be served.  Registration for activities in the park at 2 pm – all participants must register at Coronation Park following the Parade.  Activities to be held at Coronation Park for everyone – lots of games for the kids with medals to be awarded for all children’s games.  Entertainment in the afternoon and evening at the Union Hall; open to all members and guests.   Contact = John Gagnon gagnonnjohn@yahoo.com 506-545-0651 (cell)

Miramichi & District Labour Council – Picnic at Queen Elizabeth Park in Miramichi, Sept 1st Walk a mile in her shoes march will end at park with the MDLC hosting a free picnic and concert with ECMA nominee Irish Mayhem starting at 12 pm.  Contact = Patrick Colford nbfl_fttnb@bellaliant.com 506-624-7697

Moncton & District Labour Council – Picnic at Centennial Park, Moncton, Aug 31st (rain date Sept 1st) – Games, music and BBQ 12 noon to 3 pm.  Contact = Eric Albert  ricky_albert69@hotmail.com 506-229-1446 cell

Saint John & District Labour Council – Picnic and Parade at Rockwood Park in Saint John, Sept 1st – Parade starts at 12 pm.  Please gather at the Firehall on King Street East at 11 am.  Followed by BBQ at Fisher Lakes.  Join us to show our solidarity and pride with Local union floats, t-shirts, and signs to celebrate Labour in New Brunswick.   Contact = Joe Theriault  therjj@nb.sympatico.ca 506-721-0867

Fredericton & District Labour Council – Picnic at Wilmot Park, Fredericton, Sept 1st – Games, live music and BBQ 12 noon to 5 pm.     Contact = Alex Bailey  alexander.bailey@gmail.com 506-999-7206