The 2026 Roxbury Unity Parade Weekend (July 17th – July 19th, 2026) includes the Legacy Brunch and Roxbury Unity Parade.
The Roxbury Unity Parade Legacy Brunch is a community gathering that brings together residents, leaders, organizations, elders, supporters, and changemakers to celebrate the rich history, culture, resilience, and contributions of Roxbury. The brunch serves as the official kickoff to Roxbury Unity Parade Weekend and creates space for connection, reflection, community recognition, and unity while honoring those who continue to uplift the neighborhood. Guests enjoy food, networking, community awards, entertainment, and inspiring conversations centered on empowerment, culture, and community pride.
The Roxbury Unity Parade Legacy Brunch is a community gathering that brings together residents, leaders, organizations, elders, supporters, and changemakers to celebrate the rich history, culture, resilience, and contributions of Roxbury. The brunch serves as the official kickoff to Roxbury Unity Parade Weekend and creates space for connection, reflection, community recognition, and unity while honoring those who continue to uplift the neighborhood. Guests enjoy food, networking, community awards, entertainment, and inspiring conversations centered on empowerment, culture, and community pride.
Founded by Toy Burton, the first Roxbury Unity Parade stepped off in 2018 as a celebration of Black culture, our excellence, and our contributions to the City of Boston. Since then, the parade has grown into a powerful community tradition that brings together residents, organizations, businesses, performers, schools, and supporters from across the city for a joyful celebration of Roxbury pride, unity, and culture.
The Roxbury Unity Parade travels through the heart of Roxbury, beginning at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School on Malcolm X Boulevard, continuing through Roxbury and Nubian Square, before returning to the starting area.
The Roxbury Unity Parade travels through the heart of Roxbury, beginning at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School on Malcolm X Boulevard, continuing through Roxbury and Nubian Square, before returning to the starting area.
The parade route is as follows:
- Right onto Guild Row
- Right onto Washington Street
- Left onto Dale Street
- Left onto Walnut Avenue
- Left onto Warren Street through Nubian Square
- Left onto Washington Street
- Right onto Roxbury Street
- Returning to Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
The day begins with our signature Roxbury Unity Parade Block Party featuring DJ Jay Spriggs at 10:00 AM, creating an energetic and welcoming atmosphere for the community before the parade officially steps off at 1:00 PM.
