JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photo Lucas Itrato, 9, swings a hammer to ring the bell in a feat of strength at the Friends of Newburyport Youth Services "Hello Spring" celebration at the Bresnahan School in Newburyport Saturday. The event also included more than 500 cupcakes for sale, music, carnival games, music, and a cupcake bake-off.

190302JVAspringFreinds of Newburyport Youth Services Hello Spring celebration at the Bresnahan School in Newburyport Saturday.