Labor Day was set aside as a reprieve to celebrate the hard work of generations both past and present whose diligence and work ethic make the United States of America a wonderful place to live and work.

If you are among those celebrating the day off, there are a plethora of opportunities to join your community in reveling in a day off!

Parades and Events around Georgia:

Callaway Gardens Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival

Dragon Con, a celebration of all things Sci-Fi starts this week.

AJC Decatur Book Festival Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Art in the Park in Marietta, GA Sept. 1-3

Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival Sept. 1-3

Celebrate Freedom Atlanta Sept. 1

Midtown Atlanta Restaurant Week Sept. 1-9

Douglasville Labor Day Parade Sept. 3

Blairsville Mountain Heritage Festival Sept. 1-2

Labor Day Beach Bash on Tybee Island

River Street Labor Day Celebration Savannah, GA Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Share other Georgia Labor Day events in the comments below!