The 19th Annual Cambridge Carnival was a great success on a beautiful day. Thank you everyone for ensuring its success:  the Carnival Committee, staff, parade participants, volunteers, City staff, and our sponsors: City of Cambridge, WERS 889.FM, Yelp, Nantucket Nectars, Radio Disney, Boston Healthnet, Metro PCS, Greater Boston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, The Williams Agency and Health Care Financial.

Cambridge Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African traditions. This free festival, embarking on its 20th year, is considered a Cambridge Institution, and is the largest festival in Cambridge, with thousands of attendees. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Participants can be seen as revelers masquerading through the streets in dazzling handmade costumes, dancing to the beat of the Carnival. The festival is also an opportunity to celebrate Cambridge’s diversity, enjoy international foods, and purchase multicultural crafts from around the world!