Annual Boston Race Amity
Arts and Music Festival
Held each year in July in Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival features a diverse musical lineup, community art projects, handmade local arts and crafts and free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream from Festival sponsor Boston Scoops!
The Festival showcases and celebrates cross-racial friendships and collaboration as a path to advance social justice and racial equity.
Be inspired and learn about ways to take action and get involved!
Upcoming Events
Highlights from 2024
BRAAM Fest Main Stage
Saturday, July 27, 2024. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Smitty and Penn
NCRA Founder William “Smitty” Smith and actor Penn Badgley share a moment on stage. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Festival sponsors and VIP Guests
Festival sponsor Jason Sweeney from Boston Scoops, actor Penn Badgley, Ben and Jerry’s co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, and National Center for Race Amity Founder, Dr. William “Smitty” Smith. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Unity Art Project
Festival participants decorated hands to represent unity in diversity. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Thousands flocked to the Festival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Ben and Jerry on stage with Smitty
CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
News and Stories
Highlights from the 5th Annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival
On Saturday, August 1, the National Center for Race Amity hosted the 5th Annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival at Rowes Wharf Plaza on Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway, bringing together musicians, dancers, emerging artists, families, and community members...
2024 BRAAM Fest Highlights Reel
The third annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival was held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 27. It was a wonderful success, with thousands of people enjoying the sunshine, the music, guest appearance by Penn Badgley and free ice cream from...
Second annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Fest shines despite the rain
The 2023 BRAAM Fest, held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 29, was a joyful, impactful and family-friendly festival in the heart of Boston, where thousands danced and celebrated despite a few rain showers that moved through the area during the afternoon....
Thank You to our Festival Sponsors!
