Residents from around the neighborhood enjoyed the 108th Dot Day parade, packed with marching bands, floats and politicians.

Dorchester Day started back in 1904 as a commemoration of the town's settlement in 1630— one month before Boston. In more recent times, Dorchester Day has become a celebration of the multi-cultural mix that is modern-day Dorchester. The emphasis is on bands, dancers and colorful floats that highlight the neighborhood's robust civic and cultural life.