August Moon Festival Draws Lion Dancers, Crowds For 56th Year

DATELINE — BOSTON

Chinatown's 56th annual August Moon Festival filled the neighborhood with lion dancers, opera performances and crowds over the weekend, drawing coverage from both the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"At Chinatown's August Moon Festival, tradition takes center stage," the Boston Globe reports. The paper's coverage centered on the neighborhood's 56th annual festival, spotlighting performers including dancer Rasheed Watson with the On Leung Lion Dancers. (read it at https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/09/metro/august-moon-festival-chinatown/)

"August Moon Festival returns to Boston Chinatown with dances, opera and more," according to the Boston Herald, in a companion account of the same weekend celebration. The Herald's report captured dancers and performers filling Chinatown's streets for the annual event. (read it at https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/08/09/august-moon-festival-returns-to-boston-chinatown-with-dances-opera-and-more/)

"Editorial: Public, free press served by Senate's reporter shield vote," the Sentinel and Enterprise writes. The paper's editorial board praised the Massachusetts Senate for advancing a reporter shield law aimed at protecting journalists and their sources. (read it at https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2026/08/09/editorial-public-free-press-served-by-senates-reporter-shield-vote/)

"Another Red Sox player sidelined as clubhouse bug makes its way around," the Boston Herald reports. An illness continues to spread through the Red Sox clubhouse, forcing another player to the sidelines as the team plays out its season. (read it at https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/08/09/another-red-sox-player-sidelined-as-clubhouse-bug-makes-its-way-around/)

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.