On May 17, 2004, Marcia Kadish and Tanya McCloskey became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in the United States, and they did so at Cambridge City Hall. Today, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states.
And as it turns out, Cambridge City Hall is the site of tonight’s annual City Dance Party, with an anticipated crowd of 20,000 revelers expected to turn out along Massachusetts Avenue, according to Cambridge Day.
Can you say P A R T Y?
This could be one of the biggest celebrations Massachusetts has ever seen. There are more than 25,000 RSVPs to the Facebook event page, and some reports suggest that as many as 15,000 showed up last year, continuing the annual dance party’s yearly growth. Combine an already-awesome event with the historical significance of today’s ruling, and we have the makings for one memorable spectacle on Mass Avenue.
Here are the details:
The Dance Party is a free event that is open to the public. TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED.
Join thousands of Cambridge residents and visitors who will gather in front of Cambridge City Hall for this annual, FREE dance extravaganza. Celebrate summer with an evening of community and music. After dark, colorful lights will be launched, adding to the magic of the evening.
Mass Ave, between Prospect and Bigelow Streets, will be closed to traffic during the event, but open for dancing!!
Attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transportation to the event.
PLEASE NOTE: MBTA #1 Bus Line will terminate in Central Square at 6 p.m. and resume full service at 11:30 p.m. (take Red Line subway to travel between Central & Harvard Squares). Closest subway stop to the Dance Party is Central Square, then two blocks to City Hall.
Contact: Maryellen Carvello, 617-349-4301 or mcarvello@cambridgema.gov.
Here’s a look at some of the Cambridge City Dance Parties of recent years…