The Boston carnival brings all of these influences together to provide all of those in attendance to appreciate other cultures and integrate with others. All manner of music, arts and dance are brought along to the Boston Carnival which showcases the very best in culture.

The carnival was first staged in 1973 and has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year ever since. The Boston Carnival is held in August and this is also the month containing Caribbean week. Entry to the Boston Carnival is free.

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The major event of the Boston Carnival is the King of Carnival and Queen of Carnival competitions. This is for the most extravagant, elegant and colourful costumes on the parade. The on-stage performance of the competitors is also taken into account.

The Steel band Panorama has recently been off the calendar, yet has frequently pulled in the crowds at past Boston Carnival occasions. Calypso music dominated the musical scene in the Caribbean.

The whole party gets kicked off with the J'ouvert celebration which is shortly followed by the parade. This starts from Martin Luther Boulevard and comes to a climax in Dorchester's Franklin Park in late August.

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