Celebrate Your Labor Day Weekend Party Without Alcohol
On Labor Day, officially the first Monday in September, we recognize the backbone of the American economy: the everyday American worker. Labor Day is a day on which we celebrate all the people who contribute to making America stronger and more prosperous.
As such, it’s really a celebration of every person who contributes to American life and a recognition of the fact that the United States simply wouldn’t work without the people who make it work. From blue-collar to white-collar workers, to stay-at-home parents and grandparents who become second parents, there’s not a single person in America who is not upholding everyone else. It’s millions of different people with interconnected lives who make the U.S. stronger.
For many people, Labor Day is a day of celebrating that interconnectedness. Labor Day weekend parties are a common way of commemorating the day and what it means. But it’s hard to have a celebration about togetherness when there’s a guest who’s not so inclusive. While anyone can partake in Labor Day weekend parties, not everyone can take part in drinking alcohol. Let’s plan a perfect Labor Day weekend party without alcohol being invited.
Tips for a Perfect Labor Day Weekend Party Without Alcohol
Invite everyone you want to honor
To start planning for your Labor Day weekend party, you have to put together a guest list. Since it’s a day of celebrating the people who keep the U.S. running, first think about who keeps your life up and running. Maybe that means family members or friends who have stepped into the role of your found family. But it can also mean other people who make your life better.
Perhaps you have a wonderful person who keeps your home clean for you or a neighbor who always steps up in a pinch to help in times of crisis. You might consider inviting them. You can even extend the list further and invite federal workers who keep the country operating, like your mail carrier.
Plan and personalize your menu.
It’s become tradition to make American food for Labor Day, as it is a celebration in honor of American workers. But we’d like to suggest a bit of a twist.
The United States is a melting pot of a million different flavors. Many people in the United States are either from other countries themselves or hold onto the heritage of the cultures that their families once came from.
Consider asking your guests to make recommendations for the menu for your Labor Day weekend party, with an emphasis on sharing dish ideas based on their culture or cultures that are close to their hearts. The personal touch will mean a lot to your guests, and it’ll help you switch up the menu away from the more expected Labor Day foods like hot dogs and hamburgers (although there’s nothing wrong with still keeping a good ol’ fashioned frankfurter on the menu, too).
Then, plan some non-alcoholic drink pairings. Our list of the best non-alcoholic cocktails for a BBQ can be a good place to start. But you can switch out alcohol types for their non-alcoholic counterparts when it comes to most mixed drinks. For a sparkling twist on your guests’ favorite cocktails, add in BEAU VIVA’s alcohol-free sparkling rosé.
Hire live entertainment, plan your own, or do a little of both.
Some people just want to rest on Labor Day. And after all, who can blame them? It’s a day of honoring working people, who often don’t get enough time to rest and relax.
But there are also plenty of people who attend a Labor Day weekend party with the intention of getting up and getting active. If possible, plan to cater to both types of partygoers.
For the ones who want to rest, you may consider hiring live entertainment. Or, if that’s out of budget, plan a playlist for the day and break out the speakers. You can also skip the premade playlist and instead ask one of your partygoers or fellow party planners to play DJ for the day.
For those who want to be more active on Labor Day, plan some games that get the heart pumping. As an alcohol-free event, skip the drinking games, unless you can put a non-alcoholic spin on it. Instead, go for classic outdoor games like badminton, cornhole, or a three-legged race. If you’re not afraid to get a little messy and the sun is shining nice and bright, you can also try a water balloon fight.
If you’re looking for activities that are a little less active, you can also set up an arts and crafts table. Bonus points if you plan a craft for the kids that ends with them having a perfect gift to give your other hardworking guests, like handmade thank-you notes.
Take in the sunset or the fireworks with a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Some towns have fireworks or parades in honor of Labor Day. If your town has these festivities, consider grabbing some folding chairs and blankets and setting up in a perfect spot to watch. And, if your town doesn’t have fireworks or other festivities, use the opportunity to relax with your guests and watch the sunset.
Sparkling wine has become synonymous with celebrations, but alcoholized sparkling wine can divide your party up between those who can partake and those who can’t or simply don’t want to. And division is not in the spirit of Labor Day. As you close out the evening with a sunset or fireworks extravaganza, pour your guests a glass of a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, like BEAU VIVA’s alcohol-free rosé.
Bonus: Take some time to volunteer before the party
Many people who keep the United States thriving are unfortunately struggling themselves, for many different reasons. Consider using Labor Day to give back. Volunteer at a local food bank, hospital, retirement home, or other organization with hardworking folks who can use a hand.
Celebrate Labor Day Your Way
When it comes down to it, there isn’t one way to celebrate Labor Day. In fact, there are even some questions about how it started and who started Labor Day, so who is to say what the right way to celebrate it is?
So, why not celebrate your way with a more inclusive gathering? Skip the alcohol and choose a menu, entertainment, and drinks that allow everyone to feel included. BEAU VIVA’s non-alcoholic rosé has a true 0% ABV, meaning that it is fully zero-alcohol and safe to be consumed by anyone going alcohol-free. Honor those you love by giving them all a moment of celebration this Labor Day.
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