Roxbury Unity Parade
Jul 19, 2026 · Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02120 · Roxbury, MA
About this event
Founded by Toy Burton in 2018, the parade celebrates Roxbury's Black history, culture, and resilience. A block party with DJ Jay Spriggs opens at 10 a.m. before the 1 p.m. step-off through Nubian Square with community groups, performers, and schools.
Why we picked it
The neighborhood's signature summer tradition — all of Black Boston lining Warren Street for a joyful, homegrown celebration of Roxbury pride.
Good for
everyone — families, elders, first-timers
Need to know
Block party starts 10 a.m., parade steps off at 1 p.m. from Madison Park High and loops through Nubian Square back to the start.
When
Jul 19, 2026
Price
Free
Organizer
Roxbury Unity Parade (Toy Burton)
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