06/11/2026
At the June 8 meeting of Salem City Council, area musicians accepted a proclamation honoring Make Music Day from Mayor Julie Hoy.
Begun in France in 1982, "over the past four-plus decades, Make Music Day has grown into a global phenomenon, celebrated in more than 2,000 cities ... across 125 countries, on the summer solstice, June 21..."
The event invites people of all ages and skill levels -- whether amateur or professional -- to share their music in streets, parks, plazas, storefronts, gardens and proches, all free and open to the public ..."
Make Music Day will take place at venues throughout Salem, including downtown, Salem Public Library and Riverfront Park.