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.
The debut single from Parade features two radically different tracks, which defy genre constraints, showcasing a unique blend of chaotic sounds and artistic collaboration.
"It's really a tragedy that this happened today," Sgt. Corin Usinski told WEWS. "They had numerous people on the float and alongside the float. I've been doing this for 25 years as a police officer and I've never heard of this happening ever before."