Cambridge Carnival

05/21/2026

🚨 Vendors — spots are running low! 🚨

Join the award-winning Boston JerkFest at our NEW location at the Harvard Athletic Complex — the same grounds where Panda Fest took place this year. 🌴🔥⚽

We now have 1-day and 3-day vendor options available, including our NEW Community Soccer Fest during World Cup weekend!

⏰ Late fee deadline is TOMORROW — Friday, May 22, 2026.
Sign up today before rates increase!

Boston JerkFest was named Best Food Festival by Boston Magazine and recognized by Zagat as one of Boston’s Top 10 Summer Food Festivals.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it — are you in? 👀🔥

05/21/2026

Join us for Cambridge's 5th annual Juneteenth celebrations. Parade kicks off at 10am sharp at City Hall Plaza, proceeds down River Street to Blackstone Street and ends with a family-friendly event at Riverside Press Park!

05/19/2026

⚽🌍 Come watch the World Cup games with us at the CSBBN Afro-Caribbean Night Marketplace Watch Parties in Cambridge!

Boston may be hosting the games, but if you’re not inside the stadium, THIS is where we’re gathering to celebrate together — with culture, community, music, food, and soccer energy all summer long. And yes… it’s FREE! 🎉

Expect:
✨ Afro-Caribbean vibes
🛍️ Black-owned retail & artisan vendors
🍴 Delicious food vendors
🎶 Music + community atmosphere
⚽ Live soccer match screenings

Bring your friends, your flags, and your energy — let’s celebrate the international soccer season together across Cambridge! 🇹🇹🇭🇹🇯🇲🇧🇸🇩🇴

📍 DATES & LOCATIONS:

• Saturday, June 13 — Central Square | 6 PM – 12 AM
• Tuesday, June 16 — Harvard Square | 3 PM – 9 PM
• Friday, June 19 — Inman Square | 4 PM – 9 PM
• Thursday, July 9 — Cambridge Crossing | 2 PM – 7 PM

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04/27/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Discover creativity, culture, and delicious flavors this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

📸 PhotosbyMarcia – Capturing powerful stories, portraits, and meaningful moments through photography.
🌿 Love Balungi – Natural beauty and wellness products inspired by heritage, self-care, and holistic living.
🍪 Haitian Artisan Crafted Snacks – Delicious, handmade treats rooted in Haitian tradition and flavor.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3
🔗 Stop by and support local Black-owned businesses!

Come shop, connect, and celebrate community this spring. 🌸✨

04/24/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Treat yourself and discover delicious flavors this spring! ✨

We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

☕ Cini Coffee – Specialty coffee crafted with rich flavor and care for every cup.
🍽️ Nussli118 – Elevated culinary creations blending global flavors with a modern twist.
🍰 Treats From Scratch – Homemade baked goods made from scratch with love and quality ingredients.

📍 One Brattle Square, Harvard Square
📅 May 1–3

Stop by, shop local, and support Black-owned businesses! 🌸✨

04/23/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Discover bold style, creativity, and expression this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

🌿 IK Ecojewelry – Eco-friendly jewelry crafted from natural, sustainable materials that blend beauty with conscious design.
✨ Jiumano – An apparel brand rooted in creativity, individuality, and artistic expression.
💬 The Elephant In The Room – Statement apparel that sparks conversation and encourages bold dialogue.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3

Stop by to support local Black-owned businesses and connect with the community! 🌸✨

02/20/2026

🌶️Are you ready for flavor? 🌶️ TOMORROW, Feb 21 at 4PM at Cambridge Foundry for the FREE Foundry Festival https://www.cambridgefoundry.org/events/festival

CHEF DEMO
Chef Oli Prudent of .tc will cooking Haitian Spaghetti: A bold, Caribbean twist on a comfort classic! savory, spicy, and deeply nostalgic!

More Chef Demo's to come attge 3rd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival this May 9th! We hope your ready for the heat!

🔥 3rd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival - Rhythm N’ Spice 🔥
🌶️ Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 The Cambridge Foundry - Kendall Square, Cambridge
Info at https://bostonhotsaucefestival.eventbrite.com

02/06/2026

TODAY & TOMORROW! 🎁 ❤️ SHOP LOCAL! The weather outside might be frosty, but we are indoors in Harvard Square celebrating Black History Month in a warm place. Please join us and show your ❤️ love for Black-owned businesses for the 4th Annual Black History Month - Black History Month Marketplace. Check out the list of our rockstar vendors to shop 🎁 from here--> https://bit.ly/CSBBNFeb2026Program RSVP here--> https://2026februarymarketplace.eventbrite.com ❤️https://www.facebook.com/share/17xbdjhSnd/

Join us for a vibrant showcase of local Black-owned businesses at Harvard Square's Black-Owned Business Marketplace Pop-up!

01/30/2026

Black History Month Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight! 🌟

💚 Find last minute Valentine's Day gifts at this seasonal marketplace! We're excited to spotlight our first three vendors; Ivyees Everything Honey, Elcee Jay Creations and Osei beauty 💚

🍯 Ivyees Everything Honey is a clean beauty and wellness brand rooted in the power of nature. From skincare and hair care to toothpaste, deodorant, and CBD relief products, every item is thoughtfully crafted using certified organic or naturally sourced ingredients.

🌿 Elcee Jay Creations offers premium, all-natural body care products designed to nourish, hydrate, and revitalize the skin—empowering individuals to feel confident and radiant in their own skin.

🧽 Osei Beauty provides premium organic shea butter sourced directly from the motherlands, promoting natural skincare grounded in tradition. Their uniquely packaged sponges enhance the authentic experience, blending beauty, sustainability, and traditional accessories. Osei Beauty celebrates diversity and inclusivity, supporting all skin types, ages, and genders while making a positive impact.

📍 Location:
One Brattle Square, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138

📅 Event Dates & Times:
Friday, Feb 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🥂 Reception with light refreshments: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

💸 Admission: Free! RSVP here (https://2026februarymarketplace.eventbrite.com)

Shop Local, Connect Community, and Support Black-owned Businesses!

01/29/2026

Save the Date!
May 16 & 17, 2026
Boston's 2nd Annual Malcolm X Read-a-thon at the Bruce Bolling Building in Roxbury, MA
Registration opens on Feb. 1, 2026!!
Please join us in reading this book which has impacted millions of lives! ❤️