The following events have already been canceled: Visitors are encouraged to contact event organizers to see if what they wish to attend is still happening and if there are any modifications, such as required reservations. At present, the following Haunted Happenings events and programs will not take place this year as they customarily do: Some of the events may be able to take place with restrictions. Officials are still focusing on beefing up public safety, public health, transportation, and parking should people still decide to visit. All Rights Reserved. Aug 9, 2020, 10:12 AM. Anyone visiting from a list of states considered to be a higher risk must fill out a form online, and quarantine for 14 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours. Each year in October the City of Salem – a community of around 40,000 residents – welcomes close to 500,000 visitors who celebrate the Halloween season during the monthlong family-friendly Haunted Happenings festival. The city, which usually welcomes half a million tourists during the Halloween season, announced Tuesday that many events will be canceled or scaled back. There will be limits on street performers and the city will not put on the concerts, beer garden, or fireworks. While most of the Haunted Happenings events are not city-sponsored, they need to comply with the state’s coronavirus restrictions. Most Halloween events in Salem cancelled for 2020. We will strive to explore options to provide Haunted Happenings experiences that comply with state guidelines and encourage creatives and entrepreneurs in our community to do the same.”. “Many people inside and outside of Salem will be disappointed that their favorite, fun and festive October activities cannot take place this year,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll, “However, as a community we are committed to doing our part to help protect residents, visitors, and staff and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Salem. “Based on that guidance, while some events and activities may still be able to take place with restrictions, including several attractions, museums, walking tours, retail shops, and restaurants, many large-scale functions will not be able to proceed,” said a statement from the city. SALEM (CBS) — October in Salem will look different this year due to the coronavirus. SALEM — Halloween night fireworks have been canceled in Salem, due to a high wind advisory for Thursday night. Save. Saw this on the local news earlier today, can't find a better article than this one referring to "most", but I expect this will end up being ALL events canceled this year. SALEM (CBS) — October in Salem will look different this year due to the coronavirus. Failure to comply could result in a $500 fine. All Rights Reserved. Though most of the events held are not city-sponsored, officials said limitations imposed by the state’s reopening requirements will be in effect. Stuck In Andover Dorm For Thanksgiving, Construction On New Vermont Amtrak Station Set For 2022, Can You Be A Coronavirus Carrier After You've Recovered? WHDH and WLVI broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. Though many of Salem's traditional Halloween festivities have already been canceled this year, people are still traveling to the Witch City to walk the streets, grab a bite to eat and trick or treat. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The city, which usually welcomes half a million tourists during the Halloween season, announced Tuesday that many events will be canceled or scaled back. SALEM, MASS. The rule is enforced by both health and police personnel and violations can result in fines of up to $300.