Mayor Laredo’s Update 3/5/2026
A New Date for Our Annual Parade
Mark Sunday, May 17 on your calendars for the 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade.
Newton’s annual parade is usually held on Memorial Day weekend. This year, we moved the date a week ahead to Armed Services Weekend. We are excited to share that this year’s parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and include additional features, floats, and new traditions.
We will continue as a city to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in service to our country at solemn services over Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25.
The 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade will begin at 3 p.m. from City Hall, proceed down Walnut Street through Newtonville, go right on Washington Street and then left onto Adams Street before ending at Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum.
We want this to be a huge celebration. We are encouraging youth groups, schools, and community organizations to participate by marching or creating floats. Our hope is to expand community involvement while continuing to honor those who have served. Looking to march or get involved in some other way? Reach out to Charnel Luc at [email protected].