Celebrating 30 Years!
Cambridge Carnival
September 8, 2024
Join us for a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African & Caribbean traditions. We're bringing you the best in music, dance, costume, and so much more! Be it as a vendor, reveler, or spectator, get ready to be captivated by the soulful beats of our steel drum band. It's an experience you won't want to miss!
Upcoming Events
Pan in the Park Series
June 22, 2024, Magazine Beach, Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Pan in the Park is a series of traditional steel pan performances in various parks across the City of Cambridge presented by Cambridge Carnival International. This series of events will be one of the highlights of Cambridge Carnival International’s 30th Anniversary City-wide celebration. Each event will showcase the organization’s Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (CYSO) and the folkloric tradition of pan music. The kick off Pan in the Park event will be at "Pan in the Park @ Magazine Beach on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 4-8pm in celebration of Caribbean American Month.
Other Dates
July 27, 2024, Central Square (Location TBD)
August 10, 2024, Panorama Showcase (Location TBD)
Past Events
About Carnival
Cambridge Carnival is a colorful celebration that is rooted in African traditions. Since the abolition of slavery in the U.S. and Caribbean, Carnival today has become a celebration of emancipation, freedom and expression.
Nicola Williams
President
The Cambridge Carnival Board
Natalie Syrion
Treasurer
Drucilla Edwards
Clerk
Owen Howell
Board Member