— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services hosted Salute to Service, a parade honoring all who serve our country and our community and the nation’s 250th anniversary as a free and independent democracy. The parade took place on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, pulling forward the annual Memorial Day parade observance and transforming this year’s parade into a special observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and a recognition of all who serve our nation and in civic life locally.