The party’s back: Lowell Folk Festival returns for 38th year

The party’s back: Lowell Folk Festival returns for 38th year

LOWELL — The skies flirted with rain, but the few sprinkles that did fall didn’t dampen spirits as the 38th Lowell Folk Festival launched into full swing on Friday evening. The kickoff Parade of Nations, featuring representatives from more than 40 countries, each waving flags during the spirited march from City Hall to Boarding House Park, signaled the official start of the city’s weekend celebration. Hundreds of festivalgoers lined the streets …