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61st Newtown Labor Day Parade - 2023

"Deeply Rooted In Our Community"

It's 2023, and the committee is working hard on the 61st edition of The Newtown Labor Day Parade! We can't wait for the floats, fire trucks, festive music, and more!

Please save the date and join us on September 4th, 2023, for this fun, family-friendly event. And it's the ONLY Labor Day Parade in the state of CT! Kick-off is at 10:00 a.m. sharp!

Share the event and invite your friends and family for some pre-barbecue fun!

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The Newtown Labor Day Parade Committee is pleased to have Monsignor Robert E. Weiss as the 2023 Grand Marshal for the 61st Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade.

Monsignor Robert E. Weiss

Monsignor Weiss is the Pastor at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown. He has been on his pastoral journey for 50 years, in Newtown, for the past 27 years. He is a pillar of strength to all in our community and beyond.

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These are only a few reasons why we consider Monsignor Weiss “ Deeply Rooted in our Community.”

Many thanks to our beloved Newtown Bee for this recent article about the committee’s selection.

The parade begins at the intersection of Currituck Road and Route 25 (Main Street). Participants head south on Main Street to Glover Avenue, which they follow to Queen Street where they will pass the judges' stand in front of My Place Restaurant and finish marching after turning right on Church Hill Road.

More information can be found on the parade website: newtownctlabordayparade.org The site is updated routinely with items such as the parade lineup, parking, and shuttle bus information.

The Newtown Labor Day Parade is a 501(c)3 that is supported by sponsors and donations. We'd like to recognize and thank our 2019 sponsors who have helped ensure the parade goes on!

Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor

Newtown Savings Bank

Platinum Sponsors

Flag Pole Sponsors

  • Honan Funeral Home
  • Newtown Pools
  • Newtown Lions Club
  • Newtown Family Dentistry
  • Newtown Smile Dentistry

Parade Route Sponsors

  • Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
  • Around Town Real Estate
  • Bethel United Methodist Church
  • John Brucaro
  • Neil & Jennifer Chaudhary
  • Troy Security Systems

Sunshine Sponsors

  • Attorney Anne M. Ragusa
  • Baum Braces
  • Church Hill Pantry
  • Cover Two Sports Cafe
  • Kevin Corey
  • My Place Restaurant
  • Newtown Lions Club
  • Newtown – World Champion Taekwondo

Patrons

  • Carolyn Cruson
  • Jill Wolowitz
  • Mark Maruschak
  • Porco Karate Academy

Learn more about the event and committee on our website.

We invite you to support the 61st Newtown Labor Day Parade. Our Parade is 100% self-funded and organized by volunteers. We can bring the Parade to our community each year through your continued generosity. The Newtown Labor Day Parade is a registered 501(c)3.

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