Boston Carnival Shines with Caribbean Joy and Haitian Artists from BAYO

A highlight of this year's celebration was the presence of many well-known Haitian artists from the organization BAYO, who joined in the festivities. Among them were J-Perry, Michael Brun, Paul Beaubrun, and Anie Alerte, all of whom added to the joyous atmosphere.

“As a daughter of Haitian immigrants, I grew up proudly in Caribbean communities—the Trinidadian community, the Jamaican community,” one resident said. “Carnival is a day of joy; it's about expression.”

The parade also saw the participation of several elected officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu, who officially kicked off the main procession. Her presence came shortly after she publicly stated her refusal to comply with President Trump’s order to end the city’s sanctuary laws.

“Here we’re being asked not to help enforce criminal law, but actually to carry out mass deportations when there has not been a criminal warrant obtained,” Wu commented, reaffirming the city's stance.

Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, the first Haitian American to be elected to the Boston municipal government, was also in attendance. She underscored the city's commitment to its culturally rich community, saying, “We are who we are, we know who we are, our values and our identity, regardless of what's happening at the federal level.”