when was the first labor day parade held? in what city?

The first Labor Day parade was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City. Approximately 10,000 workers participated, marching from City Hall, past Union Square, and uptown to 42nd Street, where they gathered in Wendel’s Elm Park for a picnic, concert, and speeches. This event was organized by New York’s Central Labor Union to demonstrate the strength of the labor movement and advocate for better working conditions