SomerStreets: Carnaval

Carnaval moved to the rain date, Sunday, June 14 from 2-6 PM.

Carnaval highlights the heart of the East Somerville Business District, bringing together neighbors, local businesses, and visitors through live music, food, and family-friendly activities inspired by cultures from around the world.

SomerStreets: Carnaval is co-produced by East Somerville Main Streets and the Somerville Arts Council.

Event Details:

The festival is now taking place on Sunday, June 14, from 2–6 p.m. (event was moved to the rain date) on Broadway from Pennsylvania Ave to McGrath Hwy.

New!

Join us this year for the Opening Party at 2:30 PM on the Community Stage! Expect great music, vibrant performances, and nonstop energy to kick off Carnaval the right way. 

For the entirity of the day, the streets will fill with music, movement, and rhythm, including an electrifying Brazilian-style opening featuring Grooveristy and Samba Viva. The lineup continues with dynamic performances by Pedro Secco & Friends, Trio Latino, Mambiseros, and more, bringing sounds and traditions from across the globe to one stage. Visitors can also explore a rich selection of local flavors from some of East Somerville’s beloved restaurants, including Gauchão Brazilian Cuisine, Rei da Picanha, Rincón Mexicano, Taqueria Montecristo, Michette, and many others.

Beyond the stage and the food, Carnaval offers fun for all ages, with activities like a dunk tank, bounce houses, games, and interactive community experiences throughout the event. 16 blocks of pure joy and energy! 

Come dressed in your most colorful outfit, bring your best energy, and be part of one of Somerville’s most joyful celebrations.

Road closures and parking restrictions:

To ensure public safety at the event, several road closures and parking bans will be in effect on Broadway between McGrath Highway and Pennsylvania Avenue:

• Broadway between McGrath Highway and Pennsylvania Avenue closed to all vehicular traffic from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• No parking on Broadway from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents who live on the west side of Broadway will be detoured onto Broadway at Pennsylvania Ave. Residents who live on the east side of Broadway will be detoured onto Pearl St.
• MBTA buses will be rerouted from 11 to 8 p.m. For full detour information, visit mbta.com/bus

Accessibility Needs:

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 [email protected].

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.