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PHOTOS: Neighbors celebrate Fourth of July with Court-Chemeketa parade
A longtime Salem neighborhood tradition brought about 100 people out Friday morning in the historic Court-Chemeketa district in central Salem for an Independence Day parade.
What to do in Salem from July 3-8: Independence Day, baseball, and a silent disco
This month starts off jam-packed with local events including a silent disco, a cornhole tournament, and local baseball with the Marion Berries.
Where to celebrate Independence Day in Salem in 2025
Baseball, rodeos and fireworks are among the Salem area Fourth of July festivities this year.
PHOTOS: Supaman, Acosia Red Elk headline World Beat Festival
Indigenous dancers and performers Supaman and Asocia Red Elk closed out the World Beat Festival Saturday night at Riverfront Park, celebrating the 2025 Turtle Island theme.
Pentacle Theatre’s “Black Comedy” turns out the lights
"Black Comedy," a 1965 British farce, is set to premiere at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, June 27. The play combines slapstick comedy with a reality-bending lighting scheme.
City of Salem summer camps: A guide to this year’s programs
After a scramble from the city's budget shortfall and the passage of a new tax levy, Salem city summer camps are returning this year. Here are this year's offerings.
What to do in Salem from June 26-July 2: World Beat, Salem baseball, train fest
Events in Salem this week include Salem’s annual World Beat Festival at Riverfront Park, a comedy about a lovesick sculptor at the Pentacle Theatre and upcoming home games of the Salem Marion Berries.
Celebrating Turtle Island cultures at Salem’s 2025 World Beat Festival
Here's what not to miss as the World Beat Festival returns to Riverfront Park this weekend, June 27-29.
PHOTOS: Make Music Day 2025
Rain didn't deter seasoned Salem music fans from celebrating the 10th anniversary of Make Music Day. More than 200 performers played at stages and venues across town.