Annual Newark Days Events, Road Closures

NEWARK, CA — The Newark Days annual celebration is underway with something for everyone on the agenda.

The 62nd Annual Parade will take place on Saturday, stepping off at approximately 9:45. It's expected to last until 1 p.m. so you have plenty of time to catch the floats, bands, civic groups and kids.

Other weekend events include a carnival, arts and crafts fair, car and truck show, coloring contest and more.

See the complete list of activities here.

Road closures to accomodate the parade:

Newark Blvd. northbound from Central Ave. to Thornton Ave.
Civic Terrace Ave. (both directions) from St. Edwards to Newark Blvd
Civic Terrace Ave. (both directions) from Newark Blvd. to the Library parking lot.
Newark Blvd, northbound to Cedar Blvd
Mayhews Landing Rd (both directions) from Fair Ave. to Newark Blvd.
Cedar Blvd. southbound from Newark Blvd. to McDonald Ave.
Cedar Blvd. northbound from Edgewater Dr. to Newark Blvd.

Southbound traffic along Newark Blvd will stay open to Thornton Ave. No traffic will be allowed onto Newark Blvd. along the parade route.

-Image via Newark Police