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ACMAsociación Carnavalesca
de Massachusetts

Gallery

Capturing the spirit of Dominican Carnival in Massachusetts

A performer in an elaborate green horned Diablo Cojuelo costume with feathered wings under a clear blue sky

A pink and teal feathered carnival devil gives a high-five to a young boy along the parade route

A line of pink and magenta Diablos Cojuelos dancing in formation down the street

A family poses with two performers in ornate orange and gold Diablo Cojuelo costumes

Close-up of a golden warrior carnival mask with red plumes and an American flag hanging behind

A smiling boy plays with a performer in a purple sequined carnival costume

Two performers in blue and green feathered Diablo Cojuelo masks and sequined capes

Two performers in rainbow spiky-horned costumes, one waving to the crowd

A performer in a green spiky-sequined costume high-fives a young girl during the parade

A teal-and-pink feathered carnival devil beside a magenta-plumed performer

A performer in a purple and gold horned costume dancing in the middle of the parade route

Two children in matching floral-beaded carnival suits face each other in the street

A pink and teal feathered Diablo Cojuelo performing in the street as a spectator looks on

A group of ACM performers in full carnival costume gathered for an indoor showcase

Costumed performers and clowns ride a Wilmington, Massachusetts trolley float in the parade

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Bridging the Gap

Carnaval becomes a meeting place across ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods — a chance for young people, families, and performers to learn from one another through joy, movement, and tradition.

A young participant reaches out to greet an ACM Carnaval performer during a street celebration

A child shares a high-five with a brightly costumed Dominican Carnaval performer

An older community member dances with an ACM performer at a neighborhood celebration

A family joins hands with a Carnaval performer as the parade brings generations together

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ACM Through the Years

A place for alumni, families, and longtime friends of ACM to revisit the parades, costumes, friendships, and community moments that built this living tradition.

ACM performers representing generations of handcrafted Dominican Carnaval costumes

ACM members carrying the association banner through a community parade

Historic ACM costumes and masks displayed together during an earlier celebration

ACM alumni and community members gathered for a group portrait

Young ACM performers and families celebrating Dominican heritage along a parade route

Children and adults sharing the Mirabal family Carnaval tradition at a neighborhood event

A large crowd gathered around ACM performers during a Dominican Carnaval celebration

An archival Dominican parade group carrying a community banner through the street

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Performance Videos

ACM performers gathered for an indoor cultural presentation

Governor Baker's Inauguration Celebration

ACM performers and community members taking part in a Massachusetts parade

Performance at Shalin Liu Performance Center