Metro Detroit residents are making the most of their Labor Day weekend, with many choosing to celebrate at local festivals, baseball games and peaceful outdoor spaces.

At the Michigan Lottery Arts Beats and Eats Festival, vendor Anthony Davis said the holiday represents more than just a long weekend.

"Labor Day for me, you know, it's supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation. It's also like a new beginning. The summer's over, falling into the fall," Davis said.

Davis praised the popular festival as both enjoyable and profitable for vendors.

"This is just a really fun event. People are great and it's profitable for us. It's a four-day weekend. We love it here," Davis said.

Others opted for a traditional American pastime. Dale McNeill and his family, who recently relocated from New Y

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