Keeping the Spirit of Dominican Carnival Alive
Since 2000, preserving 500 years of tradition in Lawrence, Massachusetts
The Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts preserves and celebrates the rich carnival traditions of the Dominican Republic through public performances, cultural education, mask-making artistry, and community engagement — bringing 500 years of folklore to life in New England.
The Traditions
Diablos Cojuelos
Elaborate multi-horned devil figures from La Vega, representing the legendary limping demons of Dominican Carnival.
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Traditional masked characters from Santiago, whose African-rooted dance moves through the crowd like the Paso Fino horse.
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The protectors of the carnival, historically royalty, swinging inflated bladders to keep crowds safe during the parade.
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Founded around 2000 by Stelvyn Mirabal, a native of Santiago de los Caballeros, the Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts has grown from a small comparsa in Lawrence's Dominican Parade to a cultural force with 45+ performers preserving centuries of tradition.
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Your donation supports costume creation, mask repairs, youth programs, and travel to performances. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible.