Description
Join thousands of Cambridge residents and visitors who will gather on Massachusetts Avenue in front of Cambridge City Hall (795 Massachusetts Avenue) for the City’s Dance Party on Friday, June 27, from 5-11 p.m. For the third year in a row, the Dance Party will expand its footprint all the way to Prospect Street and one hour has been added on to the end of the night. Play Streets will kick things off at 5 p.m. on Temple Street for families and people of all ages. Music will start at 6 p.m.
This year's theme is Revolutionary Reunion 250, celebrating 250 Years of Revolutiion.
This event is rain or shine, free, and open to the public.
Take the MBTA Red Line to Central Square and Cambridge City Hall is two blocks away. Party-goers, who bicycle to the event, will be able to check their bikes at one of the two bike valet locations at either end of the closed sections of Mass Ave.
The dance extravaganza with DJ spun music is a special opportunity for the entire Cambridge community to celebrate the beginning of summer. After dark, colorful lights will be launched, adding to the magic of the evening.
This year’s event is once again organized by the City Manager’s Office, Cambridge Arts, and the Central Square BID, with support from numerous city departments.
Originally conceived in 1996 as part of the City of Cambridge’s 150th anniversary celebration, the Dance Party attracts young and old to join in the festivities.
Please note the following road closures and impacts from the Cambridge City Dance Party:
- Expect major traffic impacts in Central Square near City Hall on Friday afternoon and evening until 12:00 AM.
- Temple Street will be closed starting at 8:00 AM.
- Massachusetts Avenue will be closed between Prospect Street and Clinton Street.
- Inman Street will be closed between Harvard Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
- Bigelow Street will be closed between Massachusetts Avenue and Dottie Doyle Way.
- Sellers Street will be closed between Green Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Time of Closures
- Temple Street: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- All other closed streets: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
For more information, contact Matt Nelson, mnelson@cambridgema.gov.