4th of July in Salem!

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Jul 012012
 

Salem July 4th activities:

At 9 a.m. join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll on Salem Common for the reading of the Declaration of Independence, read by Neil Chayet. Followed by the singing of the National Anthem by Salem High School’s a cappella group, Witch Pitch.

At 4 p.m. the festivities begin at the Salem Maritime Historic Site on Derby Wharf kick off. There will also be a Kids’ Space with free face painting, games, crafts, contests and prizes.

4:00 Music by Julie Dougherty and Friends

5:30 Music by Britannica 

7:15 Opening Ceremonies – Music by the Hillyer Festival Orchestra and U.S. Military Flyover 

9:15  Fireworks Extravaganza!

For more information visit www.Salem.com

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Today’s Festival Schedule

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Jun 302012
 

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.

Festival Schedule:

(Events are at the Salem Common except where noted)
10:00     Ecumenical Church Service
Noon     Parade begins(Riley Plaza)
1:00       Welcome
1:05       Mayor Driscoll Proclamation
1:10       Randy Price: Grand Marshall
1:15       Eastern Bank Sponsor Remarks
1:20       Stephen Buckley: Speaker
1:25       What Time is it, Mr. Fox?
1:55       Barney Frank Award
2:00       Deb Hardy: singer-guitar-drums  
2:20       Northern Nights Drag performers
2:30       Rolla: singer
2:55       City of Salem Award: Ellen Talkowsky
2:55       Nancy Nangeroni: speaker
3:05       Johnny Blazes & The Pretty Boys Band
3:35       Lindsay Hoops: Performer
3:45       Community Service Award: NAGLY
3:50       Seth Wonka Band
4:15       Sisters Family: Speaker
4:20       Gunpowder Gelatine band
4:55       Concluding remarks
5:00       After Party  (Hawthorne Hotel)
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North Shore Pride Parade and Festival!

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Jun 292012
 

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

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The Farmers’ Market Opens Thursday!

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Jun 122012
 

Celebrate Flag Day at the Salem Farmers’ Market

Thursday, June 14 is Opening Day of the 4th Season of the Salem Farmers’ Market. This year the market has a dozen new vendors and is bigger and better than ever. The market opens in Derby Square on Front Street at 3 p.m. with the ringing of the market bell by State Representative John Keenan. There will be a cooking demonstration at 3:30 by Chef Tony Bettencourt from 62 Restaurant and Wine Bar and music by Qwill at 5. The market closes at 7 p.m. Thursday is also Flag Day and the market will be celebrating Flag Day by distributing flags (limited number available). The market weekly sponsor is Salem Patch. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org. The market is a Salem Main Streets Project and we are currently looking for volunteers.

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