BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 RDATE:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 RDATE:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 RDATE:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250611T170000 RDATE:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RDATE:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 RDATE:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fd40778ce7c1fc58811c18b66e9797c1 CATEGORIES:Parade CREATED:20260612T112342 SUMMARY:Salem 400 Parade DESCRIPTION:Join Essex Lodge in the Celebration of Salem's 400th Anniversary!\nFounded on March 10, 1779, in the midst of the American Revolution, Essex Lodge A.F . & A.M. has stood as part of Salem’s civic life for nearly two and a h alf centuries. Our first Master, Captain Robert Foster, played a central ro le in Leslie’s Retreat. His leadership in defending Salem and in establishi ng this Lodge reflects the city’s early commitment to liberty and self‑gove rnment.\nFrom the Revolutionary era through Salem’s rise as a global mariti me port, its industrial growth, and its modern renewal, members of Essex Lo dge have served as ship captains, merchants, craftsmen, veterans, public of ficials, and community leaders. Major Joseph Hiller, Revolutionary officer and Collector of the Port of Salem, was among those who guided both the Lod ge and the city during its formative years.\nFor nearly 250 years, our memb ers have helped strengthen Salem’s economy, institutions, and neighborhoods through service, charity, and civic leadership. As Salem marks 400 years, Essex Lodge remains a living thread in its history, committed to fellowship , responsibility, and the continued building of our city’s future.\nMarch a longside the Brothers of Essex in celebration of this important milestone.\ nSome rules from Grand Lodge:\n1. Aprons and collars are allowed for office rs. Members are encouraged to wear aprons of their highest rank or white ap rons\n2. Pocket Jewels are NOT allowed\n3. Only the Grand Lodge Banner will be allowed for this event\n4. Political statements or displays are NOT all owed\n5. Officers should be in tuxedos, members in jacket & tie\nThe Sa lem 400+ Heritage Days Parade, scheduled for **August 1, 2026**, will be a cornerstone event of Salem's quadricentennial commemoration. This community -centered celebration aims to showcase Salem's rich history, diverse cultur al heritage, and vision for the future through thoughtful, engaging, and in clusive parade entries.\nParade Logistics\nAssembly Area: Salem State Unive rsity O'Keefe Sports Complex, 225 Canal St. \nArrival Time: 9:00 AM\nStep-o ff Time: 10:00 AM \nRoute Length: Approximately 1.5 miles Detailed maps and instructions will be provided upon acceptance Be Parade-Ready on August 1, 2026 -\nEnsure all participants are wearing identifying attire or markers\ nPrepare hand-to-hand distribution materials (no throwing!) - Bring cleanup supplies for environmental responsibility.\nMore Details to follow!\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join Essex Lodge in the Celebration of Salem's 400th Anniversary!

Founded on March 10, 1779, in the midst of the American Revolution, Essex L odge A.F. & A.M. has stood as part of Salem’s civic life for nearly two and a half centuries. Our first Master, Captain Robert Foster, played a ce ntral role in Leslie’s Retreat. His leadership in defending Salem and in es tablishing this Lodge reflects the city’s early commitment to liberty and s elf‑government.

From the Revolutionary era through Salem’s rise as a global maritime port, its industrial growth, and its modern renewal, member s of Essex Lodge have served as ship captains, merchants, craftsmen, vetera ns, public officials, and community leaders. Major Joseph Hiller, Revolutio nary officer and Collector of the Port of Salem, was among those who guided both the Lodge and the city during its formative years.

For nearly 2 50 years, our members have helped strengthen Salem’s economy, institutions, and neighborhoods through service, charity, and civic leadership. As Salem marks 400 years, Essex Lodge remains a living thread in its history, commi tted to fellowship, responsibility, and the continued building of our city’ s future.

March alongside the Brothers of Essex in celebration of thi s important milestone.

Some rules from Grand Lodge:

1. Aprons a nd collars are allowed for officers. Members are encouraged to wear aprons of their highest rank or white aprons
2. Pocket Jewels are NOT allowed
3. Only the Grand Lodge Banner will be allowed for this event
4. Political statements or displays are NOT allowed
5. Officers should b e in tuxedos, members in jacket & tie

The Salem 400+ Heritage Day s Parade, scheduled for **August 1, 2026**, will be a cornerstone event of Salem's quadricentennial commemoration. This community-centered celebration aims to showcase Salem's rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and visi on for the future through thoughtful, engaging, and inclusive parade entrie s.

Parade Logistics
Assembly Area: Salem State University O'Keef e Sports Complex, 225 Canal St.
Arrival Time: 9:00 AM
Step-off T ime: 10:00 AM
Route Length: Approximately 1.5 miles Detailed maps and instructions will be provided upon acceptance Be Parade-Ready on August 1, 2026 -

Ensure all participants are wearing identifying attire or mar kers
Prepare hand-to-hand distribution materials (no throwing!) - Brin g cleanup supplies for environmental responsibility.

More Details to follow!

CONTACT:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. X-EXTRAINFO:Salem State University O'Keefe Sports Complex, 225 Canal St, Salem, MA 0197 0. DTSTAMP:20260616T212033 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR