This year the beloved Salem Independence Day Celebration is back again on Tuesday, July 4th, on Derby Wharf, Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Festivities kick-off at 5 pm with the Adam Matthew Trio on the Main Stage sponsored by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. There will also be a plethora of pre-concert activities including food tents, and free children’s patriotic crafts giveaways to enjoy with a beautiful waterfront view. At 7:15 Opening Ceremonies will begin with the Hillyer Festival Orchestra Concert spanning two hours and including a ‘POPS’ concert by their forty-piece ensemble with vocal soloists performing opera to Broadway favorites. Make sure you are in your seat at 9:15 to view the firework extravaganza that will illuminate the night sky and the Salem Harbor. Looking for more 4th of July activities? Check out our list of events below!
Nathaniel Hawthorne: America’s First Goth
GABLES MEMBER EVENT: CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
Join us at The House of the Seven Gables for a lovely evening as we celebrate the country and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthday. With the best view of the fireworks in town, The Gables is the ideal spot for July 4th. Bring a picnic, blanket and chairs, and relax on the seaside lawn. There will be lawn games, music, and the traditional cutting of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthday cake. Nathaniel Hawthorne will be there in-person– and you may have a chance to win a prize if you can answer his American history trivia game! This event is free to all Gables members. Member guest tickets are $15 each. To become a member, visit 7gables.org/membership
Mahi Mahi Fireworks Cruise
Nothing beats watching the Fireworks on the water! They promise once you’ve experienced it, Mahi will become your new 4th of July tradition! Hop on board the Hannah Glover or the Finback and escape the crowds for an unforgettable view of the fireworks show. They ask that if you are cruising with children you purchase tickets for the Hannah Glover. We will only be allowing passengers 21+ on the Finback.
