Salem Tercentenary
From Salem Links and Lore
Salem Tercentenary, celebrating Salem's 300th anniversary of its founding, was celebrated from July 4 -10 on 1926.
The city marked the anniversary with a full week of activities, including concerts, bonfires, and parades. Dignitaries,
including the Vice President of the U.S. was present. The main parade was huge, some 1,000 sailors joined representatives from nearly
75 other organizations and businesses in a massive, Military, Society, Trade and Civic Parade throughout downtown Salem.
Approximately 10,000 people marched in the parade, which featured 50 floats and attracted an estimated 100,000 viewers.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem Tercentenary
- "1926 Fourth of July celebration a lot to live up to" Salem Evening News, Jun 28, 2000, p. A3
