Joined by family and four-legged friends the Boilermakers Local 128 had plenty of support as they marched down Goderich Street during Unifor's annual Labour Day Parade September 3.

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Labourers and other specialized skills were celebrated during the annual Labour Day Parade presented by Unifor and the Grey Bruce Labour Council September 3 in Port Elgin.

With three pipe and drum bands participating, union members from across Bruce County and Ontario marched down Goderich Street to celebrate the labour movement while many people, including families and friends, thanked them for their hand work on the statutory holiday.

Non-perishable food items were collected for the Food Bank and once the parade concluded many continued the celebrations with a barbecue at the Unifor Family Education Centre.

The McLaren Pipe and Drum Band from Wiarton were one of three bands that piped their way through the Labour Day Parade.

Isla Gauthier of Port Elgin was happy to receive goodies from the many different unions marching down Goderich Street September 3.

Kincardine Pride's Fort Papalia (front, right) and Port Elgin's Brade Stanton followed by representatives from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

This carpenter vehicle once again caught the eye of many as it travelled down Goderich Street September 3 during the annual Labour Day Parade.

Some friendly carriage riders donned Unifor shirts during the Labour Day Parade September 3.

Caroline and Roger Young of Port Elgin with granddaughter Olivia watched the Labour Day Parade together in Port Elgin.

It seemed that every union had gifts of thanks to be delivered to the spectators during the Labour Day Parade on Goderich Street September 3.