National Drive Electric Month
Haunted Happenings Parade - EV Showcase
Salem, MA
Oct 02 2025
Haunted Happenings Parade - EV Showcase
Salem, MA
Oct 02 2025
| Day: | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| Time: | 5:30 - 8:30 pm EDT |
| Location: | Shetland Park 27 Congress St. 2nd Floor Salem, MA 01970 |
For the EV curious: Come see the parade and check out EV's at this fun annual event! Happy Halloween!
EV owners: NOT your typical EV showcase! This is not a "ride and drive" event and there will be limited time to interact with parade-goers. The intent is to have an EV segment as a counterpoint to the several segments of Jeeps that show up (and I don't mean Wrangler 4xe's). Parades are usually noisy, exhaust-fume-filled affairs. Let's show Salem residents and visitors how quiet and clean EV's are! While you are strongly encouraged to decorate your ride or make a float, you are welcome to simply roll with us. Got a frunk (and a 2nd person)? Make a "pop up" display to show during stopped moments. Or, do a "frunk or treat." Throwing candy is not allowed, but you can make visitors go "huh?" as you hand it to them from your frunk.
"Personal Electric Vehicles" (PEVs) such as e-bikes, e-trikes, OneWheels, unicycles, scooters, and skateboards are also welcome! Feel free to register to "Participate" then select "Other Plug-In Vehicle" at the bottom, and describe in the comments. Note that there is one area of the parade where you may want to walk/carry your ride over the cobblestones. The pace is SLOOOOW and you WILL get a workout! Costumes/decorations of any sort are highly encouraged but not required.
Theme: Stronger Together, the Magic of Us
Please note that this is SALEM IN OCTOBER. It's early October so hopefully won't be terrible, but still. Plan to arrive early and leave late. Locations of chargers around the City will be provided with parade details a few days prior. Parade lineup starts at 5:00, vehicles must be there by 5:30 at the latest, and the parade sallies forth at 6:30. The whole shindig is over at 8:15ish, dispersing/fizzling out at Salem Common. We are only allowed 4-6 cars/trucks for this segment, so registrations will be declined once we have those, plus perhaps a couple of alternates. We don't have a limit on the number of PEVs since they're much smaller. If you are bringing a large truck or SUV, you will be required to have a 2nd person to walk with/ahead of the vehicle since these have limited visibility.
Want to make a costume or decorate your vehicle? Whether marching, riding along, or driving, everyone is welcome to make a costume or trick out their vehicle.
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