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Salem 400+ Celebration

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	*A mural of flowers with the words "Flowers Grown in Massachusetts" was painted by artist Hells Gibson on the overpass of North Street for Salem 400+.		*A mural of flowers with the words "Flowers Grown in Massachusetts" was painted by artist Hells Gibson on the overpass of North Street for Salem 400+.

	*''Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices'' edited by Salem Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour was published in 2026 in celebration of Salem 400+. The book features 130 writers who are residents or work in Salem and highlight their experience of the city, each in 400 word passages.		*''Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices'' edited by Salem Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour was published in 2026 in celebration of Salem 400+. The book features 130 writers who are residents or work in Salem and highlight their experience of the city, each in 400 word passages.

			*The city beat the world record in October 2026 for largest gathering of people wearing pointy witch hats during Salem 400+ Celebrations. The event titled ''Witches on the Wharf'' saw an estimated 2,700 people and Guinness World Records was there to declare the city the winner. The previous record was 1,607 people in Lleida, Spain in 2013.

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	*"'Pieces of Salem' Book Series To Highlight Poems, Prose Reflecting Witch City" ''Patch'', Sept 4, 2026		*"'Pieces of Salem' Book Series To Highlight Poems, Prose Reflecting Witch City" ''Patch'', Sept 4, 2026

			*"Living up to the name - Salem shatters record for largest gathering of people wearing witch hats" ''The Salem News'', Oct. 21, 2026, p. A01

Haunted Happenings

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	*Haunted Happenings today begins on Oct. 1st and is pitched as a unique opportunity to visit Salem. The city is more adept at handling and controlling crowds and shifted events to more family friendly events, moving the bulk of the crowds out with a fireworks finale that signals the end of the festivities. The fireworks finale started in 2007 as a way to signal the large crowds that the evening is over.		*Haunted Happenings today begins on Oct. 1st and is pitched as a unique opportunity to visit Salem. The city is more adept at handling and controlling crowds and shifted events to more family friendly events, moving the bulk of the crowds out with a fireworks finale that signals the end of the festivities. The fireworks finale started in 2007 as a way to signal the large crowds that the evening is over.
	*The amount of visitors varies from year to year, but a typical Saturday night before Halloween can draw between 50,000 and 75,000 visitors. Over 1 million people visit Salem every year.		*The amount of visitors varies from year to year, but a typical Saturday night before Halloween can draw between 50,000 and 75,000 visitors. Over 1 million people visit Salem every year.
	*In October 2026, the world's largest jack-o'-lantern was carved at Salem Common during Haunted Happenings. The event was sponsored by Raising Cane's Chick Fingers and Guinness World Records was there to announce the record. The pumpkin weighed 3,156 lbs.		*In October 2026, the world's largest jack-o'-lantern was carved at Salem Common during Haunted Happenings. The event was sponsored by Raising Cane's Chick Fingers and Guinness World Records was there to announce the record. The pumpkin weighed 3,156 lbs.
			*The city beat the world record in October 2026 for largest gathering of people wearing pointy witch hats during Salem 400+ Celebrations. The event titled ''Witches on the Wharf'' saw an estimated 2,700 people and Guinness World Records was there to declare the city the winner. The previous record was 1,607 people in Lleida, Spain in 2013.


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	"A new record - Raising Cane's brings world's largest jack-o'-lantern to Salem Common" ''The Salem News'', Oct. 28, 2026, p. A01		"A new record - Raising Cane's brings world's largest jack-o'-lantern to Salem Common" ''The Salem News'', Oct. 28, 2026, p. A01

			*"Living up to the name - Salem shatters record for largest gathering of people wearing witch hats" ''The Salem News'', Oct. 21, 2026, p. A01

Satanic Temple

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	On April 25, 2019, it was announced that the Satanic Temple had officially received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, being classified as a "church or a convention or association of churches."		On April 25, 2019, it was announced that the Satanic Temple had officially received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, being classified as a "church or a convention or association of churches."

	In 2026, a federal judge ordered that the Satanic Temple be allowed to hold a holiday event at the state Capital in Des Moines, Iowa. The Satanic Temple has been barred from the event by Iowa Republican leaders in ~~year~~ prior. Although, a figure of Baphomet was included in 2023 at the Iowa State Capital and was vandalized quickly after installation. The statue and vandalization has increased scrutiny of the group.		In 2026, a federal judge ordered that the Satanic Temple be allowed to hold a holiday event at the state Capital in Des Moines, Iowa. The Satanic Temple has been barred from the event by Iowa Republican leaders in years prior. Although, a figure of Baphomet was included in 2023 at the Iowa State Capital and was vandalized quickly after installation. The statue and vandalization has increased scrutiny of the group.

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Haunted Happenings

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	*Haunted Happenings today begins on Oct. 1st and is pitched as a unique opportunity to visit Salem. The city is more adept at handling and controlling crowds and shifted events to more family friendly events, moving the bulk of the crowds out with a fireworks finale that signals the end of the festivities. The fireworks finale started in 2007 as a way to signal the large crowds that the evening is over.		*Haunted Happenings today begins on Oct. 1st and is pitched as a unique opportunity to visit Salem. The city is more adept at handling and controlling crowds and shifted events to more family friendly events, moving the bulk of the crowds out with a fireworks finale that signals the end of the festivities. The fireworks finale started in 2007 as a way to signal the large crowds that the evening is over.
	*The amount of visitors varies from year to year, but a typical Saturday night before Halloween can draw between 50,000 and 75,000 visitors. Over 1 million people visit Salem every year.		*The amount of visitors varies from year to year, but a typical Saturday night before Halloween can draw between 50,000 and 75,000 visitors. Over 1 million people visit Salem every year.
			*In October 2026, the world's largest jack-o'-lantern was carved at Salem Common during Haunted Happenings. The event was sponsored by Raising Cane's Chick Fingers and Guinness World Records was there to announce the record. The pumpkin weighed 3,156 lbs.


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	"Destination Salem: More resources needed in tourism book" ''Salem News'', Feb. 6, 2023, p. 1		"Destination Salem: More resources needed in tourism book" ''Salem News'', Feb. 6, 2023, p. 1

			"A new record - Raising Cane's brings world's largest jack-o'-lantern to Salem Common" ''The Salem News'', Oct. 28, 2026, p. A01

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	Many entries in Salem Links & Lore list the Vertical File in Salem Collection in their list of "See also" resources. For a list of these topical files including newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other assorted printed materials contained in the Vertical File in Salem Collection use this link.		Many entries in Salem Links & Lore list the Vertical File in Salem Collection in their list of "See also" resources. For a list of these topical files including newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other assorted printed materials contained in the Vertical File in Salem Collection use this link.

	[https://salempl.org/wiki/images/c/c2/Vertical_File_A-~~Z_Updated_10~~-16-2026.pdf Vertical ~~File A-Z~~ Updated 10.16.2026.pdf]		[https://salempl.org/wiki/images/4/41/Vertical_File_A-Z_Updated_11-06-2026.pdf Vertical Files Updated 11.06.2026.pdf]

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Satanic Temple

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	On April 25, 2019, it was announced that the Satanic Temple had officially received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, being classified as a "church or a convention or association of churches."		On April 25, 2019, it was announced that the Satanic Temple had officially received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, being classified as a "church or a convention or association of churches."

			In 2026, a federal judge ordered that the Satanic Temple be allowed to hold a holiday event at the state Capital in Des Moines, Iowa. The Satanic Temple has been barred from the event by Iowa Republican leaders in year prior. Although, a figure of Baphomet was included in 2023 at the Iowa State Capital and was vandalized quickly after installation. The statue and vandalization has increased scrutiny of the group.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Satanic Temple, The'''

	[https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-satanic-temple-salem-massachusetts Satanic Temple] Atlas Obscura		[https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-satanic-temple-salem-massachusetts Satanic Temple] Atlas Obscura

			*"Judge orders Iowa to allow Satanic Temple to hold event" ''The Salem News'', Nov. 5, 2026, p. A07