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Downtown Lafayette has three events Saturday, May 16: Parish Proud Cleanup, Wing Wars of Acadiana at Parc International, and Rock the Block with Corey Ledet Zydeco.

Lafayette Stars & Stripes returns July 4, 2026 at Parc International. Free admission, live music, food trucks, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. for America's 250th anniversary.

Gravy, a new Southern comfort restaurant, opened April 13 at 107 E. Main Street in Lafayette in the former Pat's Downtown space. Owned by chef Kris Allen and the Pamplona group.

Downtown Lafayette is hosting a full weekend of events, including live music, art, fitness, and food.

A downtown Lafayette street will close next week for concrete repairs, prompting detours and traffic changes through February 27.

Lafayette Consolidated Government has extended the Taylor Street road closure in downtown Lafayette through February 11.

Taylor Street in Downtown Lafayette will close for construction January 15–21.

The Louisiana Music Museum in downtown Lafayette has secured 70% funding with construction beginning late spring 2026 in a former hardware store.

Lafayette ranks #6 in U.S. outdoor dining survey. Zydeco vibes, patios, and Southern flavor make it a foodie favorite.

LCG allocates $649K for Downtown Johnston Drainage improvements and $250K for first-ever Flash Flood Plan as part of comprehensive flooding strategy.

This July 4th, Lafayette transforms into a festive hub, with local bands, delicious bites, and a firework display that promises to light up the sky.

2025 Lafayette Stars and Stripes, presented by LUS and LFT Fiber, will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Parc International.

Skip the usual table-for-two—these Lafayette date ideas include live music, art walks, escape rooms, and more ways to spark real connection.

After floodwaters soaked Downtown Lafayette, one beloved restaurant managed to reopen fast—thanks to community support.

Flooded roads across Acadiana left several cars stranded. Learn how driving through high water can ruin your vehicle — and what to do if it happens.

A downtown Lafayette bar is closing after Festival International. The owner says building issues and landlord conflict made it impossible to stay open.

From poboys to BLTs, these are the highest-rated sandwich shops in Lafayette, according to Yelp. How many of these local favorites have you tried?

A unique Lafayette bar is preparing to close its doors for good.

From grand openings and food truck fun to horse racing and local markets, here are the top things to do in South Louisiana this weekend, April 5–7, 2025.

Southern Living has just named Lafayette "Louisiana's Most Underrated Vacation Spot" and have also listed what they think are the best things to do in Lafayette.