Holiday parades step off this week in Vinton, Salem Bob Clark December 4, 2013 1 min read Two local communities are holding their annual Christmas parades later this week. Vinton’s parade is schedule for 7:00 o’clock tomorrow night, and the 57th Salem parade will step off at 6:30 Friday. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Fund-raiser today helps Roanoke community garden non-profitNext: Blue Ridge Marathon makes changes for 2014, still bills itself as “America’s toughest” Related Stories 2 min read From Red Sox to RidgeYaks: Salem’s minor league team unveils new identity Ian Price November 8, 2025 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025