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Official account for the City-Parish of Lafayette, LA. Want more info on the food, music & culture that makes us the "Happiest City in America"? Tweet us!
Lafayette, LA
Joined March 2009
Birdwatchers and nature lovers, Vermilionville is the place to be this Saturday, February 15, for Beginning Birding with Brady! Learn about the art of watching our fine feathered friends, from equipment to apps, then join in on a bird walk. ⏰10 AM - 12 PM 🎟️$10
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Lafayette is rich in arts and culture. Numerous historical landmarks tell the story of Acadiana's diverse people, art galleries show the unique talents of local artists, and museums and performing arts venues for theater, music, and dance >>
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Most people recognize Mardi Gras as parades and masked balls, but in Cajun Country, a unique side of Mardi Gras takes place in the countryside and dates back centuries. Learn more about this tradition dating back to medieval France here >>
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Pack your blankets and bring the whole crew - it's movie night under the stars on March 8th at Movies at Moncus! The event begins at 5:00 PM for free family activities, with the movie starting at 6:00 PM. Best part? YOU get to pick the movies! Click here >
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RT @eatlafayette: Artisans in Lafayette create King Cakes differently✨ Some mix fruit filling, others come on a stick, and there’s even a g…
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RT @BenBerthelot: Making kayaking more convenient: This Lafayette company offers self-service rentals via @theadvoc…
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RT @eatlafayette: Madonna Broussard, owner and chef of Laura's 2 NEXT Generation, has been named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award f…
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The Louisiana Wrestling Alliance, a local pro wrestling school, is set to film the series Saturday Heat. Produced by Jamie Ward and Joey Comeaux, the first show is slated for March 8 with ambitions to televise the matchups. Read more here >>
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RT @eatlafayette: Empanada Guy Lafayette serves Argentinian food with a Cajun twist! Try their creations at 1500 General Mouton Ave, Lafaye…
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Live music fills the city of Lafayette night after night 🎶✨🎻 Here are a few concert series around Lafayette you should check out >>
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RT @eatlafayette: It was surreal to see our favorite locally owned restaurant covered in a blanket of snow ❄️⛄️🥶 As the snow continues to…
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Lafayette residents honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events throughout the parish. Here’s a rundown of the events you can attend with your family >>
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Nestled within the woodlands of Acadiana Park in Lafayette, Louisiana, the Acadiana Campground has been a long-time cherished destination for nature enthusiasts and families ⛺️🛝🌳 Click here to learn more >>
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Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival is an annual eight-day international, juried film festival at venues in and around the Lafayette area. Click here for more info >>>
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“I love little cities,” Samantha Brown says. “I call them B-side cities, like 45 records. You had the A-side, the hit, and then the B-side, people didn’t know much about, but it was still a good song.” Read more from Garden and Gun here >>
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2025 brings a long Carnival season, with Mardi Gras falling on March 4, which means that locals and visitors alike will have nearly two months to celebrate the occasion in the Lafayette area. Read more about the celebration here >>
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RT @BenBerthelot: Lafayette's Sola Violins owner continues to champion the city: 'This is a special place.' via @th…
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RT @eatlafayette: Celebrate 25 years of Laura's Il on West University 🎉 Go see Madonna and enjoy two plate lunches for $25 as her way of sa…
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Get your boots on for the 72nd annual Mid-Winter Fair and Pro Rodeo at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, Louisiana, from Jan. 9-12th! From bull riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, and team roping, there’s energetic entertainment for every cowboy 🤠
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