View the slideshow below to see pictures from the 30th annual Lowell Folk Festival, which took place in Downtown Lowell this weekend. (All photos by George DeLuca/Connector)
The Aqua String Band's grand poobah Ken Maminski.
The Aqua String Band sets the mood with their performance at Boarding House Park.
Members of the Nigerian Association pass the Boarding House Park stage led by flag bearer Prince Emenogu. Joining him in the celebration are Paul Uhomoibhi, Jancinta Utubor, Rosemary Agbede and others. All are from the Lowell area.
Lowell City Councilor Rita Mercier is stoked for the 2016 Lowell Folk Festival.
Lowell National Historical Park Director Celeste Bernardo the emcee of Saturday's opening ceremonies at Boarding House Park.
The Savoy Family Cajun Band was the opening show Saturday at the Boarding House Park stage.
Lurrie Bell and his Chicago Blues Band opened with a blistering set at the Dutton Street Stage finishing up with a Muddy Waters classic "Got My Mojo Workin'."
Natalie MacMaster performed at the JFK Center Saturday afternoon. She also played two sets at Boarding House Park.
Donnell Leahy performs at JFK Plaza.
Oi Pontoi performs at St. Anne's Church.
Festival goers snake dance to Oi Pontoi at St. Anne's Church.
Leigh Gibson of the Gibson Brothers Bluegrass Band at Boarding House Park.
The crowd shows appreciation for bluegrass music in Lowell at Boarding House Park.
Eric Gibson of the Gibson Brothers Bluegrass Band at Boarding House Park.
