Celebrating 30 Years!

Cambridge Carnival

University Park, Central Square

September 8, 2024, 11AM - 5PM

Join us RAIN OR SHINE for a colorful and festive 2-day celebration rooted in African & Caribbean traditions. We are kicking off our 30th anniversary with Pan in the Park, on Saturday, September 7th at Pacific Park, 100 Pacific Street, Cambridge. On Sunday, September 8th, 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!

Check out the Pan in the Park Schedule

Sat., Sept 7, 2024, 12-4pm,Panorama Showcase, Pacific Park (Pacific Street between Sidney St. & Brookline St

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Check out the 2024 Carnival Program HERE

Upcoming Events

Pan in the Park Series

Join us for a Pan in the Park Series

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.

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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.