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Frozen Fire Festival 2024 – New England’s Marquee Winter Celebration
The centerpiece for dynamic entertainment, artisan shopping, hospitality and craft libations
Attendees will be immersed in mesmerizing fire and ice installations while taking in captivating fire and
world-renowned cirque performances. This vibrant destination offers an unforgettable experience for the
senses. The City of Salem is excited to announce the return of its multifaceted winter festival. Inspired by
the City’s creative culture and in collaboration with locally-founded placemaking, entertainment and
hospitality firm, The Anthem Group, stunning downtown Charlotte Forten Park will be transformed into
the annual Frozen Fire Festival – a must-see experience for all ages.
Beginning on December 26th and continuing throughout New Year’s Day, guests will enjoy dynamic daily
programming and entertainment, including cirque style fire performances, live ice sculpture carvings, fire
installations, live music and a winter themed artisan market.
This year’s festival will host multiple international, world-class performers, including headliner Orissa
Kelly from London, with additional performers from across the country, including Las Vegas, California,
Hawaii, Miami and throughout New England. This high-energy roster will be blended with regional and
local to Salem talent, with over 100 performances to catch over the course of the week.
Patrons will stay warm with glowing heated igloos, outdoor heat lamps, fire pits and complimentary cozy
fleece blankets while enjoying a myriad of warm, mulled and hot beverages. The Frozen Fire Festival
welcomes guests to enjoy multiple hospitality outlets and food trucks, including both the S’mores and Hot
Chocolate Garden as well as The Polar Bar, featuring a curated collection of local and international brews
alongside a robust wine and specialty drink selection.
Anthem President, Chris Sinclair, shares, “we are honored to continue our work with the City of Salem to
bring this vision to life. This festival epitomizes everything that is great about Salem. It brings together
artisan vendors, food and beverage, interactive activities and spectator performances in a beautiful park
space along the waterfront.”
The Frozen Fire Festival will also feature two curling rinks to add to the outdoor, all-ages fun this winter.
Festival specials, preferred seating and VIP packages are available now here.
The Frozen Fire Festival is all ages, is always free general admission and open to the public.