Sunscreen, sundresses, and sunglasses are among the items you will want to have if you plan on being a part of this week's Festival International in downtown Lafayette.
No cash. No tickets. You will only be able to purchase drinks and merchandise at Festival International this year if you have a wristband. And it needs to be loaded with cash. Registration for the RFID wristband payment system began April 13.
Where do I park for Festival International? It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions. Here are the suggestions for getting to Acadiana's biggest music event.
Festival International takes over downtown Lafayette Wednesday, 4/25, through Sunday, 4/29. "International" is the operative word, as the entertainment lineup features everything from homegrown Grammy winners like Terrence Simien to the Czech Republic glamtronic/electro-pop group Mydy Rabycad.
It's a great 3-day family-friendly event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) that features exciting rides, arts and crafts, a phenomenal music line-up, a fireworks show and, of course, delicious food!