Photos: Boston Carnival uplifts Caribbean culture for 52nd year
The day-long event aims to honor Caribbean culture, featuring traditional performances, vibrant costumes, and lively music.
A youngster from Futuristic Fantasies wears a large headdress as she marches with her group during the annnual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe
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. – John Tlumacki/The Boston GlobeColorful costumes are worn by dancers from Dominican Republic during the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park. – John Tlumacki/The Boston GlobeBoston Mayor Michelle Wu smiles as she marches in the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park. – John Tlumacki/The Boston GlobePeople dance during the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon. – John Tlumacki/The Boston GlobeKhaaliqa J. from Boston adjusts her hat as she marches during the annnual Caribbean Carnival Parade which was held on the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, ending up at Franklin Park. – John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe
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