Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade and Festival

After more than 30 years, the beloved Salem Heritage Days Parade is making its triumphant return, brought to life through a collaborative effort between the City of Salem, National Park Service, Salem State University, the Salem Police Department, Salem Trolley, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore CDC. Under the overarching theme of “Salem Through the Centuries,” the parade will take spectators on a journey through time, beginning with Salem’s indigenous roots and progressing through each major era that has shaped the city’s identity.

Parade Route Details:

Start: O’Keefe Center, 225 Canal St
Route: Down Forest Avenue toward Lafayette Street
Turn: Left onto Lafayette Street
Continue: Along Lafayette Street to Derby Street intersection
Final Turn: Right onto Derby Street
Finish: Salem Maritime National Historical Park