Events

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.

The 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair runs May 22–31 at the Cajundome in Lafayette with live music every night. Chee Weez headlines May 30. Admission starts at $5.

The 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair runs May 22–31 at the Cajundome in Lafayette. Free parking, $5 general admission, carnival rides, Dino Takeover, and live music.

The Paragon Stampede rodeo is May 23–24 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville with $24,000 in prizes. Mark Chesnutt and Chris Cagle play the Mari Showroom the same weekend.

Rockin' On The Runway returns June 13 at Red Oak Landing in Sunset, La. with an airshow, car show, and live music benefiting St. Mary's Residential Community & Services.

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

The Hondo Street Fest lineup has been announced for April 10-12.

Zoosiana in Broussard is hosting its annual EggstravaganZoo Easter event with scavenger hunts, Easter Bunny visits, and family activities.

Parade schedules, street closures, parking, and safety tips for Lafayette Mardi Gras.

Here’s what you need to know before heading to the Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade.

Family Gras 2026 returns to Metairie with free concerts, parades, food, and a star-studded lineup.

Downtown Alive! is back with free live music in Downtown Lafayette for Spring 2026.

Planning Mardi Gras? We’ve got the full 2026 parade schedule for Acadiana.

Lafayette hosts the 73rd Mid-Winter Fair & Pro Rodeo Jan 8–11 at Blackham Coliseum. Expect bull riding, barrel racing, clown Dusty Myers and more.

Free concert alert: 97.3 The Dawg’s 7th annual Holiday Hangover Show hits Acadiana Center for the Arts on Jan 13, 2026, with Meghan Patrick, Shane Profitt, and Preston Cooper.

Discover four top holiday light displays in Baton Rouge and Livingston, featuring festive trails, glowing gardens, zoo lights, and family-friendly Christmas attractions.

Noël a Broussard returns with a Christmas parade, tree lighting, and the town’s first-ever drone light show in Downtown Broussard.

The Festival of Lights returns to Lafayette’s Oil Center on Dec 5, 2025, with 250+ new holiday lights, a 21+ rooftop party and family fun zone amid trolley rides and Santa’s sleigh.

The inaugural Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow has been announced. We have the latest information on the show and when tickets will be available.