Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
When:
Sunday, Jun 09, 2024 12:00p -
5:00p
Sunday, Jun 09, 2024 12:00p -
5:00p
Where:
John W. Weeks Footbridge
John W. Weeks Bridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02163
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Outside
Event website:
https://www.bostondragonboat.org/
Join us for the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on June 9th, 2024, at noon on the Charles River by the John W. Weeks Footbridge. Celebrate the rich tapestry of Asian cultures at the oldest dragon boat festival in North America and the largest Asian cultural event in New England. Witness the thrilling dragon boat races, featuring 68 teams in vibrant, 40-foot-long Hong Kong style boats, a true spectacle of tradition and teamwork.
The festival doesn't stop at racing; immerse yourself in a day filled with cultural performances from the Greater Boston area's Asian communities, hands-on arts and crafts activities, and a culinary journey through Asia with food vendors representing diverse cultures. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the excitement and unity of this ancient tradition and modern cultural celebration.
