— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The wet weekend weather did not dampen the spirits of those who partook in the HONK! Festival, the annual 3-day free festival bringing brass bands from all over the United States and the world to Somerville for a celebration of music, community and activism takes place this weekend.

Organized entirely by volunteers and now in its 10th year, the festival kicked off on Friday night with a lantern parade in Davis Square neighborhoods and a band showcase.

On Saturday more than 25 bands took over Davis Square for a giant music and dance party.

On Sunday, local community groups, artists, and activists working for a variety of progressive causes – economic justice, protecting the environment, world peace, an end to racism – joined the brass bands to make a spectacular parade from Davis Square to Harvard Square along Mass Avenue.

~Photos by Bobbie Toner