International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for advancing gender equality.

2026 marks 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress toward gender equality. For more than a century, International Women’s Day has helped drive transformative change. Each generation has built on the courage of those before it, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible.

Newton celebrated Holi, the vibrant Hindu “Festival of Colors” and International Women’s Day on Sunday at the War Memorial at City Hall. There were remarks from elected officials, reflections from local women, musical and dance performances… and color play for those in attendance.