Malden Summer Festivals Include Car Show, Live Music, More

MALDEN, MA — Mayor Gary Christenson has announced a series of outdoor summer festivals in Malden Center this summer. Starting June 12 and happening every other Saturday through the end of August, Malden will sponsor live music, cultural performances, artisan and craft displays, a car show, cosplay contests and more.

A main stage will be installed in the Pleasant Street parking lot, while other events will occur at City Hall Plaza and other areas along Pleasant and Exchange Streets.

"To help our businesses rebound after a horrible year, we want to bring a series of open-air events that will give our residents an opportunity to come out and re-explore Malden," Christenson said. "We have a bunch of surprises, but we also hope to add to the full slate of events as the summer goes on and bring something for everyone to enjoy."

The joint effort from the mayor's office, the Malden Redevelopment Authority and the Malden Chamber of Commerce is part of the Local Rapid Recovery Plan, which requires cities to define an area to try and help businesses recover from the pandemic.

The Summer Festivals will take place on June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, and August 7 and 21. Free parking is available in the CBD Garage, 170 Centre Street and in the Jackson Street Garage, 7 Jackson Street. For more information about Summer Festivals and the ever-evolving list of events, please visit cityofmalden.org/summerfestivals.