Page 9 - 2025 Salem Massachusetts Official Event Guide and Map

SUMMER
June 19
Juneteenth Jam
SalemMA.gov
July 4
Salem Celebrates the Fourth
Salem.org
July 19
Negro Election Day Celebration
August 2–10
Salem Heritage Days
SalemMA.gov
August 6
Ice Scream Bowl
SalemMainStreets.org
August 10
Chestnut Street Car Meet
HistoricNewEngland.org
July 4th Fireworks, photo: John Andrews
June 28
North Shore Pride Parade & Festival Celebrate Pride with local businesses and community organizations at this annual parade and festival. NorthShorePride.org
August 16
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival
This free festival will showcase a fantastic lineup of local, regional, and national bands. SalemJazzSoul.org
North Shore Pride Parade, photo: John Andrews
September 3–7
Salem Lit Fest
SalemLitFest.org
September 13–28
Trails & Sails
TrailsAndSails.org
September 20–21
Food Truck Festival
FoodTruckFestivals OfAmerica.com/Salem
Borah, photo: Ty Hapworth
The Yellow Elephant, photo: Matt Obey
August 9
Salem Maritime Festival and 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta NPS.gov/SaMa
OCTOBER
October 1–31 Salem Haunted Happenings
Renowned as one of the largest Halloween celebrations in the world, Salem Haunted Happenings begins with a spectacular parade on the first Thursday of October. Throughout the month, Salem comes alive with vibrant seasonal events, creating weeks of thrilling activities and festive fun for visitors of all ages! HauntedHappenings.org
FALL
November 27
Wild Turkey 5-Mile Road Race
November 29
Small Business Saturday
Salem.org
November 28–January 2, 2025
Salem Holiday Happenings
Salem.org
WINTER
November 28
Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting
Santa descends from the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel via Salem Fire Department Ladder Truck! SalemMainStreets.org
Samantha Statue, photo: Jess Shada
Christmas in Salem
HistoricSalem.org/CIS
January 1, 2026
Wicked Frosty Four
WickedRunningClub.com
January 22–24, 2026
Salem Comedy & Spirits Festival
Celebrating 10 years!
SalemComedyFestival.com
@DestSalem | #DestSalem | #SalemMA
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December 5–7
December 31
New Year’s Eve Launch!
A free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration and countdown! SalemMainStreets.org