Cambridge Carnival International Ft Alison Hinds

Come and join us for the 32nd Cambridge Carnival International (everyone is welcome). This is Cambridge's largest annual festival, rooted in Caribbean/African culture and traditions, running since 1993! This year's headliner is Alison Hinds, the Soca Queen, live at University Park Commons. 🪊🎺🎷🥁🪊🎺🎷🥁🪊🎺🎷🥁

📍Meeting Spot: Lafayette Square Fire House, 378 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
We're meeting here because it's a great spot along the route to catch the parade before heading to the main festival grounds

🕐 Meet Time: 1:30 PM (I'll wait 15 mins
🗓 When: Sun, Sept 13 (event runs 11 AM–6 PM
🎟 Cost: Free

🥁 A dazzling costume parade — handmade masquerade costumes, steel pan, and rhythm — kicks off around 12:30 PM, running from River/Blackstone Streets down Mass Ave, turning onto Sidney Street, ending at University Park Common

What to expect
🎶 Music by multiple bands playing Soca, Reggae, Afrobeats, and steel pan performances throughout the da
🍽 Food vendors, handmade craft vendors, and artisan
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun – KidsFest with face painting, arts & crafts, and interactive activitie

Come celebrate with us as a group

⚠️ Quick note: This festival draws a huge crowd, so please plan accordingly! I'm hosting because I love this event, but I'll be out there enjoying the day right alongside you. I'm not responsible for anyone getting lost in the chaos, so keep up and enjoy yourself — and have a backup plan in case we get split up

📢 If you arrive after we've left and can't find us, drop a note in the comments below — others in the group might still be around and can help you link up