Halloween in Salem

While sizable crowds came out celebrate Halloween in Witch City, restrictions and cold weather kept crowds smaller than normal.

Despite the pandemic, people are still turning out to spooky Salem to celebrate Halloween night.

Ahead of Halloween, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker announce closures and restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Salem is canceling events and encouraging people not to crowd the downtown area.

If you are planning to head to Salem, Massachusetts, new COVID-19 restrictions have been put in place.

In years past, the city of Salem welcomed visitors around Halloween time and even advertised the freaky festivities. But during the pandemic, they’re turning people away. City officials are urging people with plans to visit Salem in October to postpone their trip.

In years past, the city of Salem welcomed visitors around Halloween time and even advertised the freaky festivities. But during the pandemic, they’re turning people away. Though many of Salem’s traditional Halloween festivities have already been canceled this year, crowds are showing up in costume anyway. Now, Witch City officials are urging people with plans to visit in October to postpone...

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