Boston Caribbean Carnival kicks off

LOCAL FUN

Right top: Eileen Kenner, of Dorchester, dances to the beat of soca music.

Above: Dancers, from left, Kiahna Felix, D.J. Starla, Tanya Dubuisson, and Jeyana Neto, all of Boston, dance to soca music during Caribbean Carnival Kickoff festivities at South Boston’s Carson Beach on Saturday. PHOTOS BY PAUL CONNORS — MEDIA NEWS GROUP/BOSTON HERALD

Right bottom: Rica Clouden, 10, of Boston, cools off in the water off Carson Beach.

Caribbean food including Escovitch fish, jerk chicken, steamed vegetables, rice and beans, and roti bread from the Taste of Eden restaurant, of Dorchester, was served during Caribbean Carnival Kickoff festivities.

Left: Dacia Shallingford-Compas, of Boston, dances to soca music during Caribbean Carnival Kickoff festivities.

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By Boston Herald staff

The annual Boston Caribbean Carnival kicked off Saturday at Carson Beach in South Boston.

“Beautiful weather to be at Carson Beach, South Boston,” the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston posted on Facebook to get out the word Saturday.

“Happening NOW till 5pm. Family friendly event. Music, food, and vibes. Bring your chair/blanket and let’s vibe out!!!!”

The organization touted several DJs lined up to kickstart the event weekend. Those were Groove Master, DJ Fuse, DJ Easy Flicks, DJ Nasty, and Selectress Nelly V.