Queen Gigi of Salem and her court…
On bikes and in trolleys…
Downtown businesses showed their support…
There was a great turnout for a great new Salem event!
The First Annual North Shore Pride Parade and Festival takes place today Downtown Salem. The parade begins at Riley Plaza at noon and follows Derby Street to Hawthorne Blvd ending at the Common where there will be programed events and vendors. For more information visit the website www.northshorepride.org.
This Saturday, June 30th, come support the North Shore Pride Inaugural Parade and Festival! The North Shore Pride, Inc is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the general welfare, and acceptance of LGBT community. The parade begins at noon on Margin St. and makes its way to Salem Common where there will be speakers, performances, music and more. Over 80 non-profits, local businesses, religous groups, and community organizations will be participating in this brand new event and we hope you will join in too as we promote “unity in our community”! For more information visit www.northshorepride.org
Looking for something to do this weekend? Downtown Salem has lots to choose from. Whether you want to eat at one of 60 eating establishments or shop at one of the over 100 retails stores or just relax and enjoy the historic charm, make downtown Salem your destination.
Free music this weekend: On Saturday, Andrew Harney Blues Haven, will be performing a free concert on outdoors at Pickering Wharf starting at noon. On Sunday in the Peabody Street Park (a short walk behind Wendy’s) there will be a free concert by Gumbo Diablo from 3 – 6 p.m. as part of the City of Salem Sunday Concert Series.
The annual North Shore Medical Center Cancer Walk / Run is this Sunday, June 23. It has raised more than $17 million and attracts thousands each year. For more information, visit nsmcgiving.partners.org.
Also, this weekend the Salem Theatre Company will present L’illusion des Femmes – “a showcase in malevolent allure” on Fridays & Saturday. The Peabody Essex Museum, Ansel Adams: At the Water’s Edge is open and this weekend marks the opening of Pioneeer Village a short ride from the downtown and there is free admissions for Salem residents all weekend.
Don’t let the heat keep you away from week two of the Salem Farmers’ Market on Thursday, June 21 from 3 – 7 in Derby Square on Front Street. Last week over 4,000 people attended the opening day enjoying items from strawberries to lettuce, mushrooms to fresh bread and much more. This week there will be a cooking demonstration by Tim Haigh at 3:30 and music by Delvis from 5 – 7 p.m. The market sponsor of the week is Next Step Living. For more information on the market which is organized by Salem Main Streets visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org or call (978)744-0004. We will also be launching a meat raffle fundraiser to support Salem Main Streets.