This Old-School Massachusetts Boston Dragon Boat Festival Is A Great Way To Kick Off Summer
With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to make a list of all the places we want to go to, as well as all the events and festivals we wish to attend. You know, make a summertime bucket list! One event that’s a great kick-off to summer in Massachusetts is the annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival. Not only will you get to see the sport of dragon boating in action but experience an extraordinary cultural event.
The Boston Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Riverbend Park by Harvard Square and the John W. Weeks Bridge on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from noon until 5 p.m.
Over 2,000 paddlers compete in the dragon boat race on the day of the festival. It's an exciting time and a wonderful way to kick off summer in the Bay State.
In addition to the dragon boat races, there are plenty of cultural and family-friendly activities and demonstrations. It's one of the best festivals in Massachusetts you can attend this summer!
The Boston Dragon Boat Festival is a wonderful kick-off to summer in Massachusetts. Have you attended this festival in the past? Will you make plans to go this year? Let us know in the comments! For dates and event information, visit the Boston Dragon Boat Festival’s official website and follow the Facebook page for updates.
She's an east coast girl living in a west coast world. Melissa has worked in the entertainment industry for much of her adult life and loves photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. and to far-flung locations around the world.
