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Santa's Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting (Salem)

Name: Santa's Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting (Salem)
Start: 2026-11-27T17:45:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-27
Location: Salem Common / Hawthorne Hotel; procession to Lappin Park

Special Events · All ages · Free

Gather by Salem Common at 5:45 PM to watch Santa arrive atop the Hawthorne Hotel at 6 PM, with help from the Salem Fire Department. Follow the lantern procession along Essex Street to Lappin Park for carolers and the tree lighting. Friday, November 27, rain or shine. Bring an electric lantern or candle for the procession; the organizer does not publish a firm finish time.

When: Friday, November 27, 2026 · 5:45 PM
Price: Free
Ages: All ages
Where: Salem Common / Hawthorne Hotel; procession to Lappin Park, 18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA, 01970

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