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Keeping the Spirit of Dominican Carnival Alive

Since 2000, preserving 500 years of tradition in Lawrence, Massachusetts

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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

Diablos Cojuelos

Elaborate multi-horned devil figures from La Vega, representing the legendary limping demons of Dominican Carnival.

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Lechones

Lechones

Traditional masked characters from Santiago, whose African-rooted dance moves through the crowd like the Paso Fino horse.

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Vejigantes

The protectors of the carnival, historically royalty, swinging inflated bladders to keep crowds safe during the parade.

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Stelvyn Mirabal with ACM performers

Our Story

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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Gallery

Diablo Cojuelo in pink and blue costume at the Lawrence Dominican ParadeLechón in horned mask and beaded suit performing in the streetACM performers in white and blue costumes at a carnival parade
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Mass Cultural CouncilEssex Art CenterWBURGLCACLCCE

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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.

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