Salem Heritage Days: City Announces Schedule for 55th Annual Events

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SALEM, MA—The 55th edition of Salem Heritage Days is now upon us.

Mayor Kimberly Driscoll announced Thursday that the ten-day event will take place from Aug. 4 through Aug. 14. The schedule features over forty different events over the ten-day period, as well as free entry to many city attractions as well as discounts on the Salem Ferry and tours to the Bakers Island Lighthouse.

“I want to thank all of the organizations involved in putting together all of these events,” said Driscoll in a press release. “Our community is extremely fortunate to have so many dedicated groups helping to ensure the continuance of Salem’s vibrant and fun annual Heritage Days celebration.”

Seven new events were added to the schedule, including free performances by traditional English Morris dancers, a performance of the musical Godspell and Salsa on the South River. Also new is the first annual Splash & Dash competition for youngsters and, for seniors, a Charlie Card and Sheriff’s Photo ID program along with the GO4LIFE event and a lecture by Jim McAllister. Heritage Days also marks the return of the highly popular Witches Cup Bike Race around Salem Common.

All of the regular events are back, including Tour-A-Truck, Salem’s Best Pizza Contest, the Salem Community Concert Band, the Ice Scream Bowl, Kids Night on the Common, the Essex Street Fair and the 14th Annual Phillips House Antique Car Meet.

Here is the full schedule of events.