Labor Day came in hot this year, with triple-digit heat across Sacramento and dozens flocking to the river to stay cool.

Hydration was key this holiday weekend on the American River with an alcohol ban in effect.

"People get into fights, people get unruly, people get injured," said Sergeant Elmer Marzan with the Sacramento County Park Rangers.

Marzan said alcohol plus the heat often leads to dangerous situations like drownings, but most people have left the booze behind this Labor Day weekend.

As of noon on Monday, Marzan said park rangers had only issued about five alcohol citations on the holiday weekend.

"I am excited to just chill out because I've had a very packed week," said Aiden Evans, who was with his family and friends getting ready to float down the river.

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