Boston Dragon Boat Festival 2026
| Dates: | Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Hours: | Sunday all day Race Day 7a-5p |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Come celebrate the Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.Brightly colored Hong Kong style dragon boats by paddlers of over 70 teams from New England and other parts of North America race down the Charles River between JFK Street and Western Avenue.
The Boston Dragon Boat Festival is the oldest dragon boat festival in the United States.
Festival day includes arts and crafts, performances, food trucks, and racing. It is a fun event where families and friends can enjoy the summer weather and be part of the community.
Cultural programs will begin at 12 Noon. Performances. Arts and crafts demonstrations. Tasty Asian foods. Join us for North America's longest running Dragon Boat Festival!
All programs are free and family friendly. They include Chinese dragon and lion dances, Martial Art, dance and music, traditional Japanese drumming, and more! View the Entertainment Schedule
Registration and Rules:
If you plan on racing at this year's BDBF event, make sure to register as spots fill up fast.
- Three mandatory one hour practices needed to Participate in the Races
- There will be hands-on-activities of Chinese arts and crafts by Greater Boston Cultural Association. Asian foods galore will line the Memorial Drive.
This one-day festival is a showcase of what Cambridge has to offer and visitors and community members alike with an array of arts, cultural, and community organizations’ activities that happen year-round throughout the city.
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John Weeks Footbridge , Cambridge, MA map
Phone: 781/817-5055
The race course runs from the Western Avenue Bridge to the Weeks footbridge on Memorial Drive near Harvard Square.
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- If you enjoy attending fairs and festivals, you can find out more about some of the most popular Boston festivals that take place throughout the year.
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