City of Salem's 10th Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire

If you bought a live Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays this year and are wondering how to dispose of it, Salem's 10th Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire is Friday, January 4th on Dead Horse Beach at Salem Willows - 6:30 p.m. It a lot of fun as well as an awesome spectacle.

Bring your Christmas tree with you that evening, drop it off at the beach after January 2nd or leave it out for curbside pickup beginning January 2nd
Please remove all decorations and lights from your tree

In the event of rain/snow/high winds, the bonfire will rescheduled for Saturday, January 5th.
Check www.salem.com for rescheduling information

(FYI – Citywide Christmas Tree Curbside Collection will also take place as scheduled January 7–11, 2013)

This event is Sponsored by the City of Salem, Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department & The Gathering

Free parking in Downtown Salem

Free parking in Downtown Salem this holiday season!

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll is pleased to announce that the City will be offering free parking for up to 4 hours at a time at all meters in downtown on Saturdays during the holiday season.

Starting this Saturday, December 8th visitors to downtown Salem will be able to park for free for up to 4-hours at a time at any metered parking space in the downtown. This includes both on-street metered spaces and metered spaces in parking lots. This free parking option on Saturdays will be good through December 25th.

“Salem has many wonderful locally owned stores and restaurants,” said Mayor Driscoll. “Our small businesses provide so much support to the community and it’s important to support them, especially during the holidays.”

This free parking option is a new incentive this year to encourage more shoppers to spend their holiday dollars locally in Salem.

“I hope free parking encourages more shoppers to consider Downtown Salem for their holiday shopping,” added Mayor Driscoll. “Our diverse stores and restaurants have something for everyone on your list.”