Salem Celebrates the Fourth

The Independence Day celebration is back at Derby Wharf this year for a lineup of wonderful events. Free concerts, fireworks, and other festivities take place on historic Derby Wharf starting with live entertainment. The Kids’ Space and fabulous giveaways will be back. Check out the schedule below to learn more!

July 4th, 2024 Derby Wharf – Salem, MA

5:30 – 7:00 PM Kids’ Space Give-A-Ways Sponsored by Amazon 

5:30 – 7:00 PM The Latin Breeze Sponsored by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

7:15 PM Openings Ceremonies 

Procession: Salem Veterans Color Guard, Salem City Councilors 

Opening Remarks: Mayor Dominick Pangallo, NPS Superintendent Jennifer Harden, and District Attorney Paul F. Tucker 

National Anthem: Tehniyat Hakim

7:30 PM ‘POPS’ Concert Featuring The Hillyer Festival Orchestra 

Semper Fidelis March … Sousa

“Flintstones” (Kids conducted) … Hannah & Barbera 

Themes From James Bond … Horner 

Don’t get Around Much Anymore … Ellington 

Stand By Me … Leiber & Stoller

Featuring Jacyn Tremblay and Deric Dyer

Armed Services Tribute … arr Lowden

INTERMISSION 

100 Years of Henry Mancini … Mancini Pink Panther/ Days of Wine and Roses/ Charade/ Peter Gunn

Tribute to Tina Turner with Jacyn and Deric 

Simply the Best 

Didi Boy (blues) … (featuring Deric and Andrew)

Smooth Operator 

Gimme Some Lovin 

I’ve Got To Use My Imaginatination 

Proud Mary  

9:15 PM Fireworks Extravaganza 

Accompanied by The Hillyer Festival Orchestra 

Salem’s 2024 Independence Day event is dedicated in memory of Mr.James Bailey, who was one of the original sponsors of this event.