By: Follow South Jersey Staff
SALEM, N.J. – Salem City, in partnership with Stand Up for Salem, will celebrate the 350th anniversary of the city’s founding with a full day and evening of festivities on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The special day begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. in the city’s historic district along Broadway and Market Street.
The milestone festival is sponsored and coordinated by Stand Up for Salem, a local nonprofit dedicated to community revitalization and civic pride. The yearlong run-up to the anniversary has seen the installation of festive banners, upgrades to signage, façade enhancements, and the iconic oversized birthday cake making appearances across city events. The official logo — a design featuring oak leaves and an acorn — symbolizes Salem’s rebirth, reflected in the anniversary slogan: “Salem… Celebrating Past, Present, and Future.”
“This celebration isn’t just about honoring our past, it’s about bringing our community together, celebrating our shared heritage, and looking forward to the future of Salem City,” organizers with Stand Up for Salem stated in a press release.
The free event will feature living history portrayals, a magician, and a fire performer. There will also be a number of vendors including food trucks, local artisans, craftspeople, live music, family activities, speeches from local officials, and more.
The day-long celebration will end with a drone light show illuminating the night sky above Broadway starting at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on the 350th Anniversary of Salem Celebration, click here or contact Stand Up For Salem at standupforsalem@gmail.com or call 856-935-1248.
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