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Salem, MA – July 4, 2009
SALEM CELEBRATES THE 4TH
Saturday, July 4, at the Salem Maritime Historic Site on Derby Wharf.
Opening ceremonies begin at 7:15 p.m. with a United States Air Force military flyover, followed by a two hour 'POPS' concert by the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, a forty-piece ensemble with vocal soloists performing opera to Broadway favorites. A special intermission show will feature a sneak peek performance by members of the Salem State College Summer Theatre cast of Footloose. at 9:15 p.m. a magnificent fireworks display launched from Derby Wharf. For more information, log onto www.salem.com or please contact Salem
City Hall at 978-745-9595, ext. 5676.
Pre-Concert Activities
Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with the opening of Kids' Space, an area filled with music provided by a local disc jockey entertaining youngsters with fun dances, contests and prizes galore. Free children's activities also take place all afternoon, including face painting, games, and crafts.
Food vending tents will also open at 4:00 p.m. and hot dogs, pizza, cold drinks, popcorn, desserts and more will be on sale all day. At 5:00 p.m., North Shore singer, Sandra Lee and her band will be the pre-concert entertainment on the Main Stage.
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