Join us, Monday August 6th for Salem’s Night Out Restaurant Sampler. Preregistration is required so don’t wait any longer call and sign up! (978) 744-0004 This year we will be joined by City Council President Joan Lovely, who will accompany attendees to 43 Church, Rockafellas and 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar for great food and fun. The Evening starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. and the cost is $20. Proceeds benefit Salem Main Streets.
Enjoy fresh vegetables, bread, lobster, organic butter, cheese and much more at the market Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square on Front Street. The Market will host the musical talents of Simon Linn-Gerstein and Lily from 5 – 7 p.m. There will be a cooking demonstration at 3:30 by Life Alive Cafe. Don’t forget to make your way down to Artists Row where you will find jewlery, crafts, spinning demonstrations and more. Salem Chiropractic Center is the sponsor of the week at the market. For more information about the market visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.
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
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
