SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Salem is preparing for the 67th annual Christmas Parade and Tree lighting to start the season of Christmas.
The parade and tree lighting will be on Friday, December 6 at the Salem Public Library and Downtown Salem.
The Tree Lighting will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. Events will end around 8:30 p.m.
There will be food and drink vendors and all are welcome to attend free of charge.
Small businesses will be open during the event along Main Street in Downtown Salem.
To register to participate in the parade click here.
Additionally, on Saturday, December 7 the Gingerbread Festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salem Museum.
For more information or details about upcoming events visit, salemva.gov