People brave the chilly weather to watch annual Dorchester Day Parade
DORCHESTER - People gathered in Boston's largest neighborhood Sunday to watch the annual Dorchester Day Parade.
This year, the parade featured marching bands, community organizations and local lawmakers like Mayor Michelle Wu and City Councilor Julia Mejia.
"It's been especially fun to see so many kids out," said Wu. "This is really a parade that cuts across every generation, every culture in the city and you feel that sense of pride and community."
WBZ TV teamed up with Boston Neighborhood Network to be co-media sponsors this year. Courtney Cole co-anchored the parade with Big Sister Boston CEO Annissa Assaibi George and the Chevy Next Weather tracker was driven by photographer Tom Bravo. And reporter Katrina Kincade was in the parade in her role as Miss Massachusetts.
"The energy has been so great from the crowds. I'm born and raised in Boston, so just being out here has been, honestly, one of the greatest times. This is my last parade as Miss Massachusetts, it's bittersweet but everyone has made this day special."
The parade dates back to 1904. The three-mile route starts at Lower Mills along Dorchester Avenue and ends at Columbia Road.
"It's awesome, it's a great day to come out and enjoy our neighborhood," said Chanel Hughes, whose family attends the parade every year.