City of Reading Announces Labor Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Service Schedule Changes

Reading, PA: The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County, in collaboration with Mayor Eddie Morán, will host the City of Reading’s first-ever Labor Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at City Park. The ceremony will honor the contributions and dedication of labor workers in Reading and throughout Berks County.

The ceremony will honor the contributions and dedication of labor workers in Reading and throughout Berks County. Mayor Eddie Morán will offer brief remarks.
Media and public are invited.

WHEN: Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11am.

WHERE: City Park (Base of stairs exiting basketball courts along Columbus Drive) Reading, PA

WHAT: Labor Day Flag Raising Ceremony

Labor Day City Service Reminders
Residents are also reminded of the following schedule changes for Labor Day:
•Trash & Recycling: All collections will be delayed by one day. There will be a one-day delay in all trash and recycling collections throughout the week. For example, Monday’s collection will take place Tuesday, Tuesday’s collection will take place Wednesday, and so on.
•Street Sweeping: There will be NO street sweeping on Monday, September 7.
•City Hall: City Hall will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, and will reopen Tuesday, September 8.