Question 1

What is the Boston Dragon Boat Festival?

Accepted Answer

The  Boston Dragon Boat Festival is the first dragon boat festival  in the United States.  It started in 1979 and sparked the growth of the  sport!

We feature:
 • Cultural Performances and Demonstrations
 • Food Vendors
 • Art & Crafts 
 • Dragon Boat Racing

For more information, please navigate our "Culture" section on this website.

It is a day where you can bring yourself and your family to experience all we have to offer!   Grab a bite of Asian food, watch the performances, and root on the teams that are racing!

Question 2

When is the Festival?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 Boston Dragon Boat Festival will be on Sunday - June 14th, 2026.

Question 3

Where is the Festival?

Accepted Answer

The Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is located at John W. Weeks  Footbridge on the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. Activities are along  Memorial Drive. Dragon Boat Races are in the Charles River.

Question 4

Is there a Site Map?

Accepted Answer

The 2025 Boston Dragon Boat Festival is complete.  See you in 2026!

Question 5

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

By Car
 • Memorial  Drive from Gerrys Landing Road to Western Ave. is closed to traffic on  Saturdays and Sundays in the summer. Although parking meters are free on  Sunday, there is limited street parking around the area near the  festival.

• You  may consider parking in a garage around Harvard Square, Mass Ave. or  Allston areas, then walk to the John W. Weeks  Footbridge.

• You can also be dropped off at the festival site by driving down DeWolfe Street.

By Subway
 • Take the red line and get off at Harvard Station. Walk toward the Charles River via J. F. Kennedy Street for 5-10 minutes.

Question 6

How much does it cost to attend the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Admission to the festival is free for spectators.

Question 7

Does the Festival have a rain date?

Accepted Answer

The Festival and its events will occur rain or shine!

Question 8

Where can I park for the Festival?

Accepted Answer

There is no reserved parking spaces for the public.  We recommend:
 • public parking 
 • parking garages 
 • public transportation 
 • ride share services
 • carpooling