- Join us for the Winter Traditions Celebration and Holiday Parade, hosted by the Salem Mainstreet Association, on November 29th.
- The event includes a parade and visit from Santa Claus through downtown Salem starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Learn more about the event, where to park, or street closures by going to Salem Main Street Association
Salem, Ore. — The Downtown Salem Winter Holiday Traditions Celebration and Holiday Parade, brought to you by Salem Main Street Association, will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. In preparation for the event, several road closures are expected throughout parts of downtown Salem to accommodate the parade route and ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
The parade route will begin on Court Street NE, east of the Oregon State Capitol, and wind through downtown, on High Street (between State Street and Court Street), State Street (between High Street and Liberty), and will end at Liberty and Court Street. A detailed map of the route is available online.
Free parking is available in the Chemeketa, Liberty, and Marion Parkades.
Parade Details:
Route: The Parade will begin on Court Street east of the Oregon State Capitol, continuing west to High Street, heading south on High Street to State Street, west on State to Liberty, and north on Liberty Street ending at Court Street NE.
Date and Time: Friday, November 29, 2024, event starts at 600 p.m., parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
Affected Areas: Several blocks of Downtown Salem including Court Street NE, High Street, State Street, and Liberty Street will be impacted by the event.
Caution: To accommodate the parade, road closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. and are expected to remain in place until the event has ended. Please plan for increased traffic and consider alternate routes during the evening hours.
In addition to the parade, the Salem Main Street Association invites you to enjoy the Winter Holiday Traditions celebration! Shoppers and families can experience festive activities throughout downtown, featuring live carolers, holiday-themed window displays, Santa’s grand arrival on an antique fire truck, a dazzling tree lighting ceremony, and more.
Additional information about the Winter Traditions Celebration is available online.
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 29, and enjoy the magic of the holiday season in downtown Salem.