Hawthorne & Local Events

Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade

Derby Wharf 160 Derby Street, Salem

After more than thirty 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. This diverse planning committee is working together to offer the ...

Salem Maritime Festival & 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

Derby Wharf 160 Derby Street, Salem

Join us on Saturday, August 1 at Salem Maritime National Historical Park on Derby Street for the Salem Heritage Days Parade and Festival celebrating both the 250th anniversary of America and the 400th anniversary of Salem. This event is free and open to the public. The festivities begin with the return of the Heritage Days Parade, traveling from Salem State ...