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Salem City 350
Salem Honors 350 Years with Historic Anniversary Street Festival
Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial – we should also commemorate the founding of the military services that gained our independence and have defended us for 250 years. In 1775, the Navy and Marine Corps were founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched their fight for American independence from the Delaware River and the Secretary of the Navy has agreed with Homecoming 250’s efforts and has directed the Navy and Marine Corps to celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays in Philadelphia and adjacent Camden, New Jersey in 2025.7-
Main Stage – Broadway and Market
- 11:00 Opening Ceremonies – drumming to bring folks together
- Lenape Land Acknowledgement
- Colonial Flag Raising
- Color Guard VFW
- National Anthem
- Guest Remarks
- 1:45 Bo Rains
- 3:00 Fire Performance by KFire (street)
- 3:30 Philly Soul Collective
- 4:50 GBE Step Team
- 5:30 To the Max w/ John Coley
- 7:00 Light Up Salem – Drone Show
MLK Park Stage – Market Street
- 12:40 Living History Portrayals
- John Fenwick and Quakers
- Abigail Goodwin
- Amy “Hetty” Reckless
- 2:00 Magician – Bill Kerwood
Open Houses, Activities & Performances Market Street
- 12-4 First Presbyterian Church; 1:30 American Legion Band
- Salem County Historical Society
- 12-4 St. John’s Episcopal Church
- 1:30-3:30 Jungle John – Balloon Man
- 1:30-3:30 Escape Room
- 4:00 – 6:30 Carriage Rides on lower Market
Broadway
- Amy “Hetty” Reckless Center and Salem Public Library
- 3:30 First Baptist Church 12-4; Ft Delaware Cornet Band
- 1-4 Third Star Fibre Artists Guild – Courthouse
- 11-4 Fire Museum
- 12-4 JC Penney Store – Building Arts Center
- 12-4 Salem Friends Meeting
- Pony rides in Memorial Park – Hires Ave/New Market
Beyond our unique shops, our downtown district is full of beautiful architecture and history that played a significant role in shaping our state and country. Whether you’re taking in the beauty of Market Street or visiting the remains of the Salem Oak Tree, the stories our town holds are unique.
SPONSORED BY:
Stand Up for Salem 856-935-1248, [email protected]
Please call the office with any questions you may have. Effective 9/3/2025
