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Christmas arrives in Salem

Santa Claus waves to the crowd at the end of the parade (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey flips the switch and officially lights the city’s Christmas tree and lights throughout the downtown area. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
The Salem High School Encore Ensemble perform holiday favorites during the light-up night ceremony (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Police Chief J.T. Panezott prepares to lead the annual Christmas Parade Thursday. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
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Santa was joined by Mrs. Claus in this year’s Christmas Parade Thursday. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Mr. and Mrs. Claus prepare to meet with good boys and girls. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce President Dave Russell welcomes those in attendance to the annual light-up night festivities. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Shown are Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey, left, and 2026 Salem Area Chamber of Commerce President Dave Russell, right. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Shown from left are Saffie McGuire, 7, Salem, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Della McGuire, 6, Salem. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Shown from left are Rilynn Chipps, 9, Salem, Santa Claus, Terri Chipps, and Mrs. Claus. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) 
Shown from left are Gwen Murphy, 7, Salem, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Viv Murphy, 8, Salem. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

The annual Salem Christmas Parade rang in the holiday season Thursday evening led by Police Chief J.T. Panezott with Fire Chief Scott Mason and Santa Claus bringing up the rear to the cheers of Salem residents young and old. This year’s parade theme was “Home for the Holidays” and featured city leaders including Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey and City Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello, safety forces including the Salem police, fire, and street departments, and the Perry Township and Winona Fire Departments, holiday floats, and iconic characters like the Grinch, and Ebenezer Scrooge. After the parade, the annual Light-Up-Night festivities were held at Lincoln Plaza including carols by the Salem High School Encore Ensemble, the annual city Christmas tree lighting, and a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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