Boston Carnival celebrated its 52nd year with a sunrise J'Ouvert parade and a second afternoon parade. The day-long celebration honored Caribbean culture through traditional performances, vibrant costumes, and lively music. Marchers and dancers from communities including the Dominican Republic paraded along streets of Roxbury and Dorchester. The procession culminated at Franklin Park. Participants of all ages wore elaborate headdresses and colorful outfits while dancing along the route. City leaders joined the march, and spectators lined the sidewalks to watch performances and bands. The event emphasized cultural heritage, community participation, and celebratory music and dance.
Boston Carnival celebrated its 52nd year this weekend, starting off with the vibrant J'Ouvert parade beginning at sunrise on Saturday. The day-long event aims to honor Caribbean culture, featuring a second parade in the afternoon, traditional performances, vibrant costumes, and lively music. Pedro Diaz marches with dancers from the Dominican Republic during the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park.
Colorful costumes are worn by dancers from Dominican Republic during the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe Boston Mayor Michelle Wu smiles as she marches in the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park.
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