5 events that celebrate Labor Day

• Labor Day Jam: noon-midnight Sept. 1. With music by Fatsheep Band, the Creeping Puppets, a guitar raffle and concessions. All musicians are welcome to perform. Visit the Web site or e-mail labordayjam7@yahoo.com for the address in Ganado, Ariz. www.myspace.com/labordayjam2007

• Labor Day Floating Picnic: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 1-3. Float down the river to celebrate the holiday. Litter bags, beach balls and prizes will be given away. Salt River Tubing and Recreation, 1320 N. Bush Highway, Mesa. $14 for tube rental and shuttle; $10 for shuttle only. (480) 984-3305. www.saltrivertubing.com

• Labor Day Swing-Dance Doubleheader: 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Swing-dance lessons followed by jazz music from Joe Bourne and Big Band Express. Wear vintage clothing and enter a contest to win a $1,000 prize package. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson. $20; $15 for Tucson Jazz Society members; $10 for students; FREE for dance lessons only. 1-(520)-792-3500. www.tucsonjazz.org.

• Labor Day PRCA Rodeo: Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 1-3. Rodeo, parade, dances and activities. Call for prices and times. Bob Dean Rodeo Arena, 800 Rodeo Road, Williams. Prices vary. 1-(928) 600-5049 or 1-(928) 635-5950.

• Labor Day Weekend Down-Home Blues Festival: 8 p.m. Sept. 2. With Honeyboy Edwards, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Tomcat Courtney and the Rhythm Room All-Stars. Doors open at 7 p.m. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. (602) 265-4842. www.rhythmroom.com.

From left, Martha Ramirez 23, Sarah Navarro 22 and Alicia Ramirez 25, (all of Phoenix) found a cool spot to relax in the Salt River Sunday, May 18, 2008.