A Summer of Festivals
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Independence Day Celebration
July 4 | LeLacheur Ball Park
A celebration of the Fourth of July with fireworks and family-friendly fun at LeLacheur Park.
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Lowell Folk Festival
July 24-26 | Downtown Lowell
One of the longest running free folk festivals in the country comes to Lowell for three days of music, dance, crafts, food, and family fun.
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Southeast Asian Water Festival
August 16 | DCR Lowell Heritage State Park
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asian Americans in Greater Lowell with food, vendors, dancing, music, and dragon boat races on the Merrimack River.
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Lowell Summer Music Series
June - August | Boarding House Park, 40 French St
This series of summer concerts feature national recording artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Puerto Rican Festival
August 2-3 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
This lively summer festival features live performances by local and international artists, Puerto Rican food, and a variety of activities for the entire family. -
Multicultural Festival
August 9 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
Come learn about and celebrate the diverse international cultures we have in our community! This festival features traditional artifacts, attire, and food. -
Lowell Salvadorean Festival
August 24 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
Lowell’s first Salvadorean Festival is on Saturday, August 24! Stop by JFK Plaza to enjoy great food, listen to live music, and enjoy connecting with community.
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Our Lady of Loreto Feast
August 30-31 | Holy Ghost Society, 65 Village St.
Celebrating Portuguese traditions and culture, this annual festival offers an opportunity to connect as a community with live music, vendors, and food.
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Festival Caribeño de Lowell
August 31 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
Festival Caribeño is a vibrant experience full of traditional music, live performances, folkloric dances, and Caribbean flavors. From Calypso to Salsa, Merengue to Soca — come feel the rhythm and taste the island spirit.
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India Heritage Festival
September 6 | Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd
Enjoy a celebration of Indian heritage, presented by the Gujarati Association of New England. Shop artisan vendors, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in a cultural experience for all.
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Lowell Irish Festival
September 13 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St
Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly day of live Irish music from national and local acts, culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more!
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Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race
September 20 | Downtown Lowell
Kinetic sculptures are human-powered, all-terrain sculptures made from new and repurposed materials and engineered to race over streets, water, mud, and sand. LKSR strives to inspire artists, engineers, performers, and visionaries of the future by promoting the synthesis of the STEAM fields, disruptive innovation, and physical activity.