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Labor Day equals parades, politics

The Labor Day Parade in Buena Vista is a political rite of passage. As WVTF's Connie Stevens reports, it's the traditional kick-off event of campaign season in Virginia. Listen.

A marching band performs in Buena Vista.

A marching band performs in Buena Vista.

Everyone loves a parade, even canines.

Everyone loves a parade, even canines.

These parade watchers anxiously await to see what's next along the parade route.

These parade watchers anxiously await to see what's next along the parade route.

Even former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner couldn't resist being a part of the Labor Day parade.

Even former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner couldn't resist being a part of the Labor Day parade.

(Photos by: Chris Henson, Special to WVTF News)