Carnaval 2025
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
From all of us at East Somerville Main Streets, thank you to everyone who made this year’s Carnaval so special!
To our incredible vendors, talented artists and performers, dedicated volunteers, partners, sponsors and community organizations — your energy, creativity, and commitment brought Broadway to life.
And to the thousands of neighbors, families, and friends who came out to celebrate with us — your joy and presence are what Carnaval is all about.
We’re proud to celebrate the culture, diversity, and spirit of East Somerville with you all.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
SOMERVILLE – Get ready to dance, celebrate, and connect at the 2025 SomerStreets: Carnaval!
You are invited to put on your dancing shoes as SomerStreets: Carnaval returns on Sunday, June 1, from 2–6 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, June 8) to kick off the 2025 SomerStreets season — a series of three vibrant neighborhood street festivals across the city.
Carnaval celebrates the heart and soul of the East Somerville Business District, bringing together community, culture, and cuisine with music, food, and family-friendly activities from around the world. The festival will stretch along Broadway, from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue.
The day begins at 2 p.m. with a colorful parade starting at Garfield Avenue. Throughout the event, attendees can explore more than 40 artisan vendors, enjoy live performances by Grooversity and Trio Champola, and savor dishes from 13 local restaurants — including newcomer El Jalisco and longtime favorites Gauchao and Rincón.
Festivalgoers can also participate in hands-on activities like collaborative art-making with local artists Andres Duarte and Nate Devarie. For families, the fun continues with a Bouncy House, Parkour, Esh Circus Arts, and more exciting activities for all ages.
SomerStreets: Carnaval is organized by East Somerville Main Streets in collaboration with the Somerville Arts Council. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s local take on the internationally celebrated Open Streets movement — transforming busy streets into lively public spaces for walking, dancing, and play.
Activities, Parade Lineup, and Performances Schedule!
CRAFT VENDORS AND SERVICES
Sully Paints Face & Body Painting
Kd fine treasures
NON PROFITS
Department of Children and Families Cam/Burl
Groundwork Somerville
Somerville Commercial Corporation
Prospect Hill Academy
The Somerville Foundation
Mystic River Watershed Association
MAMAS (Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville)
ESCS PTA
Brickbottom Artists Association
Somerville Community Growing Center
City of Somerville Mobility Division
CHA PACE
Elizabeth Peabody House
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
office of food access and healthy communities
Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS)
Somerville Community Land Trust
Goddard School Charlestow
City of Somerville's Fair Housing Commission
Somerville Public Schools
SOIA
Somerville Public Library
Somerville 311
City of Somerville Office of Sustainability & Environment
Somerville Media Center
Department of Racial and Social Justice
Department of Children and Families
SomerPromise
AARW
Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS)
Past Years
Thank you to all our volunteers, performers, and vendors for making Carnaval so successful year after year. Check our pictures from past events!