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New Iberia festival brings founding families together to celebrate area's Spanish roots

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

Last weekend the streets of downtown New Iberia filled with paella, flamenco dresses and sangria, with members of the community’s founding Spanish families parading down Main Street. In shinin…

Festival International a homecoming for this 'psychedelic swamp soul' artist

BY HERMAN FUSELIER | Columnist
Apr 24, 2024

Few children have memories of hanging backstage with rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Fats Domino, or David Hidalgo of Los Lobos visiting in the family’s living room. But such is life when your father is…

Here's what you need to know to celebrate Lao New Year in Acadiana

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2024

Did you know that Acadiana is home to an authentic Laotian New Year festival?

Where can I find Santa in Lafayette? See where the man in the red suit will be this year

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Dec 1, 2023

Looking for the man in the big red suit? Santa will be setting up shop around Lafayette and Acadiana before Christmas.

Lafayette Parish students' films to be front and center at Southern Screen Festival

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Nov 17, 2023

Students from Lafayette Parish schools will have their films, centered around the them of the parish's bicentennial, showcased at the Southern Screen Festival for the first time.

Mondo Duplantis documentary 'Born to Fly' to have Louisiana, hometown premieres this month

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Updated Nov 1, 2023

A documentary about Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, the world champion pole vaulter from Lafayette, will make its Louisiana debut at film festivals this month.

Youngsville On Ice: City to close out the year with month-long skating rink, holiday park

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Updated Oct 27, 2023

The Lafayette Parish bedroom community that's known for its recreational facilities will soon host a winter wonderland park complete with shopping, entertainment, hot chocolate bars and an ice…

Amateur boudin makers, best friends to defend people's choice title at Boudin Cook-Off

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Oct 20, 2023

It was the 2022 Boudin Cook-Off and Acadiana Bacon Fest that inspired amateur boudin makers and best friends Jonathan Linzer and Julius Flugence to go pro.

Photos: Festivals Acadians and Creoles at Girard Park

LESLIE WESTBROOK | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Oct 14, 2023

Dancers and music fans were out in force enjoying the beautiful weather, music and food at the Festivals Acadians and Creoles, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Girard Park in Lafayette.

It's a festival weekend: What you need to know ahead of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 2023

By KATHERINE FRAZER | Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2023

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles kicks off Friday in Girard Park, celebrating 49 years of Cajun and zydeco music and heritage in Louisiana this weekend.

Festivals Acadiens et Créole is looking for volunteers

Staff report
Sep 12, 2023

Festivals Acadiens et Créole is looking for volunteers to help staff its 2023 edition, scheduled for Oct. 13-15.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announces 2023 music lineup

Staff report
Aug 16, 2023

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 49th annual three-day Cajun and Zydeco music festival, scheduled for Oct. 13-15, at Girard Park.

Overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of Festival International? Visit Beluga Project’s sensory space

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer
Apr 28, 2023

The richness of the sounds, smells and sights at Festival International de Louisiane can be invigorating, but it can also trigger a sensory overload. A local organization is offering a sensory…

Nursing or need to change a diaper at Festival International? First United Methodist Church can help

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer
Apr 26, 2023

Nursing mothers and parents who need a clean, dry place to change their child’s diaper during Festival International de Louisiane can now turn to the First United Methodist Church on Lee Avenue.

A band rained out at last year’s Festival International has been added to the lineup; see changes

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer
Mar 31, 2023

This year’s Festival International de Louisiane is a month away and changes are being made to the music lineup.

Get ready to eat: Acadiana Po-Boy Festival back at Parc Sans Souci on Saturday

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer
Mar 30, 2023

Acadiana residents should be prepared to eat Saturday because the sixth annual Acadiana Po-Boy Festival is returning to Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette.

See which artists, bands are playing when during Festival International 2023

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Mar 13, 2023

Time to break out the planner and determine which Festival International de Louisiane stages to hit when.

Meet the 2023 Festival International artist and get a preview of official pin and poster

BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer
Mar 1, 2023

This year's official visual artist for Festival International de Louisiane was unveiled Sunday, along with the music lineup for the event, including headliner Lauren Daigle.

Jan 13, 2023

Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Robert Plant & Alison Krause are set to headline the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival when it returns to the New Orleans Fair Grounds…

Blackpot Festival is back in person this weekend at Vermilionville; here's what you need to know

Staff report
Oct 25, 2022

The Blackpot Festival returns to Vermilionville this weekend and promises to be a delight for the senses — camping in crisp fall weather, a cook-off, music, dancing and Halloween fun.

Lafayette's Latin Music Festival makes a comeback this October after 2-year hiatus

By RAQUEL VILLATORO | Staff writer
Sep 7, 2022

The Latin Music Festival will return to Lafayette after two years with Cuban artist Cimafunk, local performers and a new variety show.

Here's the music line-up for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles this weekend in Girard Park

Staff report
Aug 16, 2022

Ensemble Encore. Ensemble Toujours.

See our favorite photos from 2022 Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette

BY BRAD BOWIE and ROBIN MAY | The Advocate
May 2, 2022

Festival International de Louisiane had an "unforgettable comeback" in downtown Lafayette, organizers said Sunday, after a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Buchanan Parking Garage reopens in time for Festival International, first phase complete

Staff report
Updated Apr 29, 2022

The Buchanan Parking Garage in downtown Lafayette will reopen in time for Festival International de Louisiane crowds, according to a statement from Lafayette Consolidated Government.