Labor Day 2020: What's Open, Closed Around Bradenton

BRADENTON, FL — Monday is Labor Day which marks the traditional end of summer for most Americans though Bradenton is one of the lucky exceptions.

For us, it's the last of summer's big three holidays and most government and school offices will be closed in observance around Bradenton.

The fireworks show over the Manatee River that was scheduled to take place on Labor Day has been postponed again to avoid large gatherings

"Spectators at this event typically gather on the Green Bridge over the Manatee River and along the river on both sides," according to officials. "The size of the expected crowd would have posed a serious public-health concern."

No new date has been set. The fireworks were initially planned for July 4 but postponed until Labor Day.

Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said officials hoped to honor essential workers with the Labor Day fireworks.

“Moving the event to Labor Day was meant to celebrate our workers most impacted by the pandemic — healthcare workers, first responders, law enforcement and those in essential services,” he said. “But fears of harming our residents, including those we intended to celebrate, have caused us to postpone again.”

Bradenton city offices will be closed Monday as will Manatee County offices.

Children who attend the School District of Manatee County will also get a day off on Monday to celebrate the holiday.

All schools and district offices will reopen on Tuesday, according to a district spokesperson.