OKEECHOBEE – Labor Day weekend will once again bring Okeechobee’s traditional festival ...
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OKEECHOBEE – Labor Day weekend will once again bring Okeechobee’s traditional festival.
Monday, Sept. 2 brings the annual Labor Day Festival in downtown Okeechobee, in Flagler Park on Park Street (SR 70) at 10 a.m. The parade route starts near Aldi Supermarket on Parrott Avenue (US 441), travels north to Park Street (SR 70) and then travels west on Park Street to the end of Flagler Park.
After the parade, Labor Day festivities will continue in Flagler Park until 3 p.m. The festival will feature arts and crafts, handcrafted goods, food, and an Antique Automobile Car Show. Entertainment will be by Okeechobee Steelers and area Gospel singers.
The Cowtown Rodeo, originally planned for Saturdy and Sunday has ben cancelled due to flooding of the parking lot and bathrooms at the Cattlemen's Rodeo Arena.
