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The City of Salem announced this week that its annual holiday celebrations will be returning this December.
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and Christmas Parade kick-off the month of activities on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Salem Public Library and on Main Street. The Gingerbread Festival and Salem Crafty Christmas are set for the following day, Saturday, Dec. 7. The Salem Civic Center will once again host the Roanoke Symphony’s Holiday Pops show on Dec. 6 and welcome the Salem Holiday Market the following weekend on Dec. 14 and 15.
Event details:
Glo Fiber Lighting of the City Christmas Tree at Salem Public Library and The Hardee’s Parade: The Annual Lighting of the City of Salem Christmas Tree will be on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. on the Salem Public Library lawn. This tradition brings the community together in the downtown area to view the beautiful decorations and enjoy some holiday music just before the Salem Christmas Parade begins at 6:15 p.m.
Gingerbread Festival at the Salem Museum & Longwood Park: The Salem Parks and Recreation Department, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and the Salem Museum present this year’s Gingerbread Festival at the Salem Museum & Longwood Park on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out the culinary creations, children’s activities, vendors, the holiday train and Santa.
Salem Crafty Christmas with Craft Artisans at Salem Farmers Market: The Salem Farmers Market and Salem Parks and Recreation are hosting a “Salem Crafty Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salem Farmers Market. Over 40 crafters and vendors will have handmade crafts, artisan items, greenery, baked goods, cheeses, eggs and many more items available for your holiday shopping.
Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center: The performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at: https://www.salemciviccenter.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=981&month=12&year=2024&day=6&calType=0
Salem Holiday Market at Salem Civic Center: This two-day Craft and Vendor Show will feature unique crafters, artists, and “direct-sell” companies. Homemade crafts and local delicacies from more than 70 regional sellers on Dec. 14 and 15. Admission to the event is free, but shoppers are encouraged to contribute to the Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry with a donation of nonperishable food items, such as peanut butter, boxed pasta, canned vegetables, and spaghetti sauce.
-The Salem Times-Register
