(Michigan City, IN) - The Labor Day weekend began with ideal weather and heavy beach attendance. Beachgoers at Washington Park in Michigan City were treated to a show.

 

Two people were practically like rockets lifting off the water for much of the afternoon on Saturday.

 

There were also a lot of boaters along with a cruise vessel taking advantage of the 80-degree weather and light winds producing calm waters on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

 

Boats in large numbers were anchored along the shoreline on both sides of the state line.

 

The Sunday weather wasn’t ideal, though, with light rain and slightly cooler temperatures. There’s a slight chance of rain on Labor Day with temperatures in the low 70s in the forecast.

 

The usual heavy traffic and traffic jams from Chicago area visitors heading home from La Porte County and southwest Michigan are expected beginning this afternoon, especially on Interstate 94.