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The city held its Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
The city held its SpringFest carnival outside City Hall on Saturday, complete with rides, games, an art display and more.
If you were there. you probably noticed large rectangular murals posted around the grounds, created by students.
On Sunday, the city held its Salute to Service Parade, in lieu of a Memorial Day parade, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation.
Both events were graced with perfect weather, which was quite a change from the previous weeks.
Check out these photos from the weekend’s events.
SpringFest included a carnival outside City Hall. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
This mural by Bigelow Middle School 6th grader Eva Maiewski was displayed at SpringFest on Saturday outside City Hall. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: Terry Altherr, Nathan Persampieri, Roben Torosyan and Maddie Adler talk about ranked choice voting at SpringFest on May 16, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
This mural by Newton North High School 10th grader Eli Grenier was displayed at SpringFest on Saturday outside City Hall. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Sharyn Roberts of the League of Women Voters Newton attends Springfest at City Hall on May 16, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Freya Hurwitz, Kate Carpenter Bernier and Safinah Kasirye of Newton Community Education attend SpringFest outside City Hall on May 16, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
This mural by Brimmer & May School 7th grader Juliet Grenzke was displayed at SpringFest on Saturday outside City Hall. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
This mural by Bigelow Middle School 7th grader Jayden Zheng was displayed at SpringFest on Saturday outside City Hall. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
The city held its Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
A parade float showing Newton soldiers killed in action is displayed in the city’s Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
A parade float carries members of the American Legion in the city’s Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Bagpipers march in the city’s Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Mayor Marc Laredo marches in the city’s Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Councilors march in the city’s The city held its Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Mounties ride horseback in the Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Mounties ride horseback in the Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Motorcyclists ride in the Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
The city held its Salute to Service Parade on Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
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