Sharing the food, music, culture, and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

A Cake Fit For A King

Most people think of Mardi Gras as our season of merriment before Lent, but many of our traditions, such as the sweet and decorative king cake, begin with Christmas. The season of Carnival begins on Jan. 6, known as the Epiphany or Twelfth Night, the day the three kings visited the Christ Child. In…

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Podcasts Produced in Lafayette

If you love music, food, history, self-improvement, or even true crime, you have stumbled upon a podcast discussing your favorite topic. Over the past decade, podcasts have grown in popularity, with new voices appearing on streaming services every week. There are plenty of options if you are seeking…

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50 Reasons Why Lafayette is the Happiest City

Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission turns 50 this year, and we're giving you 50 reasons to visit our Cajun and Creole city in the heart of South Louisiana. Learn why Lafayette's been named the "Happiest City in America." 1. People European settlement of Lafayette began in the mid-1700s…

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