This year's event kicks off on Friday July 7, and runs over the weekend, ending on Sunday evening (July 9). Headlining the festival will be Brazilian 10-piece band Moleque de Rua (Street Urchins), who will also be appearing at the Belfast Carnival. The weekend will feature pub gigs, workshops, open air concerts, street performances and a parade.
The first ever Drogheda Samba Festival took place in 1994 and was the brainchild of former Waterboys member Colin Blakey. So now you know who to thank.