Melrose Victorian Fair Draws Hundreds To Downtown

MELROSE, MA — The Melrose Victorian Fair got off to a busy start late Sunday morning, drawing hundreds of visitors to Main Street and surrounding areas in Melrose.

Organized by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce and the city of Melrose, the event advertised over 150 vendor booths in addition to live music and other amenities.

“The streets are packed, the energy is great,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stephanie Nelson told Patch on Sunday. “I think, as we emerge from the pandemic, people are so anxious for community and connection, so it’s nice to be able to provide that.”

Road closures took effect early Sunday morning to make room for the festivities, impacting Main Street between Essex Street and Grove Street as well as portions of West Foster Street and East Foster Street.

Roads remained closed until 6 p.m.

“It’s just a great way to get a little taste of Melrose, whether or not you’ve lived here for 40 years or you’re new to Melrose,” Nelson said of the event. “It’s a great way to see this awesome community.”