There’s nothing like a vacation with a group of friends, whether gathering for school reunions, girlfriend getaways, or a sportsman’s holiday in Lafayette’s great outdoors. We’ve compiled some ideas to get you started. Lafayette’s 100-acre Moncus Park in the center of town offers daily special…
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Lafayette boasts a growing literary scene. From acclaimed novelists to celebrated poets and culinary historians, these local writers offer a rich landscape of stories, insights, and flavors. Here's a look at some of Lafayette's notable authors and where you can discover their books in the community…
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For Michelle Colon, better known by her stage name Malentina, music has always been more than just performance. It’s been a way of stepping fully into herself. Her earliest memories of music stem from singing along to Disney movies as a child in Puerto Rico, where she would stage living room…
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Living Tradition at Pontiac Point Bells, whistles, dance, and chants drape Simcoe and Surrey St. on Mardi Gras morning. The Mardi Gras Indian walking parade at Pontiac Point is a staple of Black Carnival, inspiring unity within the community. Lafayette Creole Mardi Gras introduced their original…
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In South Louisiana, live oaks are history, heritage, and heirlooms all rolled into one. They offered shade and protection for the first settlers’ homes along Louisiana’s bayous and rivers. On the old land maps, they marked property lines. Duels were fought and honor won or lost under their arched…
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No one knows how to throw a party quite like South Louisiana, especially during Mardi Gras season. Whether in the city of Lafayetteor the rural fields of Evangeline and Acadia parishes, Mardi Gras offers revelry for all ages. Here in Acadiana, there's little exclusivity regarding Mardi Gras event…
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Carnival is the season of merriment leading up to Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of Lent. During Carnival, south Louisiana celebrates with parades and other special events. Krewes are the organizations that sponsor the parades, which are sometimes preceded by krewe…
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Big dinners have their place, but sometimes a full-blown meal seems like too much. Enter small, passable nibbles, perfect for large groups, hot days, and light appetites. From Asian fusion to Spanish tapas, of course, Lafayette has everything in between. Palmyre is an upscale hang that is all…
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When I think of traditional Cajun food, I don’t think of crawfish or gumbo. I think of boudin and cracklins. In my mind, those are true Cajun comfort foods. Dotted throughout Lafayette and the surrounding areas are family-run meat markets that have been serving up specialty meats for decades…
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Lafayette has plenty of unique festivals, bars, and restaurants to visit, with new additions popping up constantly. Outside those activities, Lafayette is packed with exciting things to try alone or with friends. If you are sporty, artsy, or somewhere in between, there is something for you to love…
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