Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting
Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions – Santa’s Arrival and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – all in one evening!
Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department, of course. Organizers recommend arriving to the Salem Common by 5:45 p.m. to catch the arrival.
Santa’s arrival will be followed by a procession down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park (next to the Bewitched Statue at the intersection of Essex Street and Washington Street), where we will join Santa, Mayor Dominick Pangallo, and carolers for the Holiday Tree Lighting. Participants are encouraged to bring lanterns (store-bought or homemade) to carry in the procession. Safety first, though – electric candles are highly recommended!
This year's tree was generously donated by the Johnson-Mitchell Family of Middleton. Salem Main Streets would like to thank the City of Salem, the Hawthorne Hotel, and the many other community partners who make these special events possible.
Thank you especially to our Holiday Happenings sponsors, including Salem Wax: Ghosts of Holidays Past, Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry, Witch City Walking Tours, as well as donations from residents!
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
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Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting
November 28, 2025
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November 28, 2025
5:45 pm
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5:45 pm
Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions – Santa’s Arrival and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – all in one evening!
Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department, of course. Organizers recommend arriving to the Salem Common by 5:45 p.m. to catch the arrival.
Santa’s arrival will be followed by a procession down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park (next to the Bewitched Statue at the intersection of Essex Street and Washington Street), where we will join Santa, Mayor Dominick Pangallo, and carolers for the Holiday Tree Lighting. Participants are encouraged to bring lanterns (store-bought or homemade) to carry in the procession. Safety first, though – electric candles are highly recommended!
This year's tree was generously donated by the Johnson-Mitchell Family of Middleton. Salem Main Streets would like to thank the City of Salem, the Hawthorne Hotel, and the many other community partners who make these special events possible.
Thank you especially to our Holiday Happenings sponsors, including Salem Wax: Ghosts of Holidays Past, Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry, Witch City Walking Tours, as well as donations from residents!
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
