Salem Independence Day

The Independence Day celebration is back at Derby Wharf this year for a lineup of wonderful events. 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.