Our 2023 Parade Route
This year’s parade route spans 1 mile. The parade starts at 12:30pm sharp on Blackstone Street between Western Avenue and River Street near the Charles River. The parade runs up River Street, passes through Central Square along Massachusetts Avenue, continues right onto Sidney Street, and ends in University Park Commons, Cambridge.
The Procession
(12:30-3:30pm estimate)
Grand Master, Honorable Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Cambridge Revelers Island Goddesses
JamKarnah Rara Bel Poze
Samba Viva
Tempo Rhythm and Steel
Card To Culture
Cambridge Carnival International is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders are welcome to this free event. If you would like to access a chance to receive benefits and specials from our sponsors, please sign up for a ticket here.
