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Good afternoon, Salem.

We hope you enjoyed some good food and time with loved ones yesterday. Our crew will be back for our regularly scheduled newsletters on Monday, but we wanted to take a moment to let you know about a few holiday events kicking off this weekend.

Below, you’ll find details on the return of Salem’s holiday parade, scheduled for Saturday evening, as well as a guide to Christmas and winter-themed events over the next month. Want to add yours to the calendar? Email Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

You can find our latest reports on our website.

Your 2022 guide to holiday events and activities in Salem
Catch Santa around town, enjoy lights or shop for gifts with our holiday guide.
Your 2022 guide to holiday events and activities in Salem
Catch Santa around town, enjoy lights or shop for gifts with our holiday guide.
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger…
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger…
PHOTOS: Salem’s Thanksgiving at the Mission
Volunteers put on Thanksgiving meals for guests at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission and the ARCHES Project.
PHOTOS: Salem’s Thanksgiving at the Mission
Volunteers put on Thanksgiving meals for guests at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission and the ARCHES Project.

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