Boston Parade Safety Measures Under Spotlight | Boston News

Boston’s Dominican Parade turned up a notch this year as city leaders ramped up security for the 40th anniversary celebration, responding to recent gun violence near the festival. With police in full force, public drinking, weapons, and fireworks banned, Mayor Michelle Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox emphasized community vigilance — and it worked: despite a late-afternoon gunfire scare near Franklin Park that left no injuries, attendees felt safer than ever, trusting officials to keep the festive spirit alive without compromise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/983fbacba9f073e3