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HAUNTED HAPPENINGS PARADE IN SALEM, MA
I went to the Haunted Happenings Parade in downtown Salem on Thursday, October 2. It was an amazing way to kick off the month of October! The weather was a tad colder that night and I was left shivering at some points, but my excitement over seeing the parade made it worthwhile. There was a lot of people already set up to watch the parade by the time I arrived, which was about 30 minutes before the parade was to begin. There were a lot of children (and adults!) in costume, and it was easy to feel the sense of community that October brings to Salem. A lot of events happen in Salem during the month, and I feel like the Haunted Happenings Parade was a great way to introduce both newcomers and old-timers alike to the amalgam of occurrences during October. The parade itself was very long! I don't think I've ever seen a parade that lasted over 40 minutes, and though I didn't time it, I'm pretty sure it continued on for over an hour. All of the schools in Salem- pre-k-12 and Salem State University- appeared, each having their own unique theme and costumes to match! The one that stuck out most to me was the Alice in Wonderland theme. There was a man on a bicycle with a long table attached to the back with plates, teacups, kettles, and little treats on top! It was a lovely idea. Salem State had a great turnout and was decked out in the colors of blue and orange! The Haunted Happenings Parade was filled with costumes, candy, floats, dancers, schools, businesses and everything else that makes Salem so great! There was a prevalent sense of community and belonging, and everyone seemed very happy to be there. I'm really glad that I decided to go to this event. |