Seasonal & Holidays

Salem Chamber Unveils 'Magic' Plans For Haunted Happenings 2025 Grand Parade

The theme of the Grand Parade this October is the "power of unity and imagination."

"From classrooms to covens, Salem's true magic is the joy we create together. Join us as we light up the night with spooky spirit and community pride." - Salem Chamber of Commerce
"From classrooms to covens, Salem's true magic is the joy we create together. Join us as we light up the night with spooky spirit and community pride." - Salem Chamber of Commerce (Scott Souza/Patch)

SALEM, MA — The spooky season in Halloween's unofficial hometown will kick off with a spirit of magic and unity with the Salem Chamber of Commerce unveiling the theme of this year's Grand Parade.

The parade will be held on Oct. 2 with the theme of "Stronger Together — The Magic of Us" designed to "celebrate the power of unity and imagination."

"From classrooms to covens, Salem's true magic is the joy we create together. Join us as we light up the night with spooky spirit and community pride," the Chamber said.

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Additional "Presenting Sponsorship" opportunities have been added to help cover the expenses of enhanced security and safety plans being developed. Up to four sponsors will be accepted with sponsors getting "major coverage and thanks from the Salem Chamber, Salem schools and city of Salem."

Those interested in sponsorships can apply here.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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