Waterloo park’s annual Labour Day picnic

By News Staff

Posted Sep 1, 2014 06:40:47 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

It wouldn’t be Labour Day without a picnic.

The Waterloo Regional Labour Council is hosting its annual Labour Day Picnic today at Waterloo Park.

It gets underway at noon and features live music, children’s activities and food and beverages.

Proceeds from food and beer sales are earmarked for the local United Ways.

Parking is available off Father David Bauer Drive and off University Avenue.

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