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Watertown veterans marched in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The 2026 Memorial Day Parade, featuring Watertown veterans, youth sports, and other community groups, will be held on Monday, May 25, beginning at noon. A ceremony with Watertown’s veterans group will take place at the end of the parade.
The Watertown Fire Department received funding this year to run two ambulances, and now the challenge is to hire enough paramedics to run both.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown currently lacks a dedicated veterans services officer, but while the City works to fill the opening the Director of Human Services has taken on most of that role.
A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
Two of Tanglewood Marionettes’ handcrafted puppets, and a child painting an acorn at a craft table during the Spring Ramble.
The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:
A Watertown spring tradition returns this month as Russell Cooperative Preschool hosts its annual Spring Ramble on Saturday, May 16, on the grounds of First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church Street.
Head to the Watertown Department of Public Works to see trucks up close and find out more about the different roles played by the DPW at an upcoming open house. See more information provided by the City of Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
Love soccer? Love fútbol? As Boston gears up to host World Cup matches this summer, you can play and watch the world’s sport with friends and neighbors right here in town — during the first ever Watertown World Cup! Here’s what to expect:
This first exhibit of Arshile Gorky’s work in an Armenian museum includes paintings and drawing from the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Housatonic Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, and other lenders.
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
Due to overwhelming interest and positive reviews from prominent publications such as Boston Art Review and Artscope magazine, the Armenian Museum of America recently announce that “Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections” has been extended to Sept. 27, 2026.
The City’s annual Get Out Your Bike event is on May 16th featuring free bike checks. See more information in the announcement from Live Well Watertown.
Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Artemis Yoga announced new partnerships that provide members with discounts at local businesses. (Photo from Artemis Yoga)
(Updated May 14 at 9:30 a.m., adding the discount from Fastachi)
A group of East End businesses have partnered to give loyal customers special discounts.