Salem Common

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July 26, 2025
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City of Salem
Salem

Salem Ice Scream Bowl 2025: Sweet Support for Main Streets

by John Andrews
The Salem Ice Scream Bowl 2025 returns to Salem Common on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., offering the perfect blend of sweet treats and community support. This beloved Heritage Days tradition brings together North Shore ice cream vendors, families, and neighbors while raising critical funds for Salem Main Streets’ downtown revitalization efforts. Why Your Scoop Matters: Supporting Salem Main
July 26, 2025
July 5, 2025
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Festivals
LGBTQ

Pride, perseverance, and prosperity in Salem

by John Andrews
View the full set Salem’s transformation from persecution to pride reached new heights as over 30,000 people flooded the historic streets on June 28, 2025, for the North Shore Pride Festival. What began as Dr. Hope Watt-Bucci’s response to witnessing discrimination in 2012—expecting maybe 100 supporters—has exploded into one of Massachusetts’ most vibrant celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity, creativity, and community.
July 5, 2025
July 24, 2024
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Salem

Salem Screams for Ice Cream

by John Andrews
  Get ready, ice cream enthusiasts! Salem’s beloved Ice Scream Bowl by Salem Main Streets is back, promising a delightful evening of frozen treats, family fun, and community spirit. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on the historic Salem Common. This Heritage Days favorite is set to be a highlight of the summer, rain or
July 24, 2024