Photos: Thousands gather to light up sky over Albemarle for Fourth

The United States turned 248 years old Thursday, and Newton celebrated her birthday with a carnival, a kids’ festival and fireworks.

The beautiful summer weather brought thousands of people to Albemarle Field to sit, enjoy some music, eat some food and enjoy the loud, lit-up night sky over Newton.

Check out these photos from Thursday evening.

Thousands of people gather on Albemarle Field for Newton’s Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller hands out American flags at Newton’s Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Councilor Joshua Krintzman and his wife Julie, attend Newton’s Fourth of July celebration. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton’s Fourth of July fireworks display, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton’s Fourth of July fireworks display, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton’s Fourth of July fireworks display, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton’s Fourth of July fireworks display, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle