21st Annual Rooftop Crawfish Boil
For more than 20 years, the Rooftop Crawfish Boil has been a favorite Downtown Lafayette tradition. Experience the party of the year with the best view in town on the Vermilion Street Parking Garage. Everyone’s favorite boil of the year benefits Downtown Lafayette’s work in building a clean, safe, and vibrant city center.
Join us at Parc Auto du Centre-Ville Garage rooftop, next to Parc Sans Souci on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Right in the center of Downtown’s redevelopment, enjoy bottomless drinks, expertly prepared crawfish, and live music while enjoying the views of the future site of Hotel Lafayette, the Y Lafayette Sign, the beautiful new playground, and the site for the future Magnolia Pantry in the Sans Souci building. If you’re going to make it to just one crawfish boil this season, this is the one.
Treat your team or clients to the party of the year with 600 of your closest friends who love Downtown!
The rooftop party begins at 6:00pm and crawfish will be served at 6:30pm. Tickets for the event include a tray of premium crawfish, potatoes, corn, dip, and all-you-can-drink beverages including water, soda, seltzer, and beer.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Big Tail Sponsor: $5,000
2 available
2 reserved tables (16 guests)
Sponsor logo on website, social media, and all signage and collateral
Verbal recognition for all event publicity
Opportunity for one representative from your company/group to address audience during the event (up to 2 minutes)
4 bottles of champagne for your guests
Selfie Station Sponsor: $3,000
SOLD
1 reserved table (8 guests)
Sponsor logo and listing on website, signage and collateral
2 bottles of champagne for your guests
Exclusive signage with logo display at selfie station and on photos taken
Koozie Sponsor: $3,000
1 available
1 reserved table (8 guests)
Sponsor logo on website, signage, and collateral
2 bottles of champagne for your guests
Sponsor to provide branded koozies on event day (EXCLUSIVE koozie for the event)
NEW Raffle Sponsor ($4,000)
1 available
2 reserved tables (16 guests)
Logo on all raffle tickets (up to 200)
Sponsor logo on website, event signage, and social media
Representative from company or organization to pull the winning ticket
2 bottles of champagne for your guests
*This year’s raffle prize is a 24”x30” live painting from the event by local artist, Dirk Guidry.
Etra Spice Sponsor: ($2,000)
1 reserved table (8 guests)
Sponsor logo on website
2 bottles of champagne for your guests
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Other Information
FROM THE AIRPORT
After leaving the Lafayette Regional Airport, drive towards University Avenue to head into Downtown Lafayette by way of Johnston and then Jefferson Street.
FROM I-10
Take Exit 101 onto North University Avenue and follow the signs to Downtown Lafayette.
FROM Interstate-49
Interstate 49 becomes the Evangeline Thruway as you enter Lafayette. Take a right off of Evangeline Thruway onto Jefferson Boulevard.
FROM Highway 90
Highway 90 becomes the Evangeline Thruway as you enter Lafayette. Take a left off of Evangeline Thruway onto Jefferson Boulevard.
STREET PARKING
Downtown Lafayette makes parking easy with the ParkMobile Parking App for metered street parking. All metered spaces are free after 5:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
PARKING GARAGE
The Parc-Auto du Centre-Ville Garage, located at 121 East Vermilion Street, offers 530 affordable parking spaces.
BIKE RACKS
Parking your bike is simpler than ever with 75 new bike racks recently installed by Lafayette City Government in Downtown and nearby areas.
1. Is Downtown Lafayette a safe area to visit?
Yes, Downtown Lafayette is a safe and welcoming area. We have a 24/7 police presence to ensure safety and peace of mind for all visitors, residents, and businesses. Strolling through our vibrant streets day or night, you’ll find a warm, inviting community atmosphere.
2. Is Downtown Lafayette walkable?
Absolutely! Downtown is designed to be a walkable district, making it easy to explore on foot. Our streets are pedestrian-friendly, allowing you to easily access local restaurants, shops, and attractions while taking in the unique character of the area.
3. Is Downtown Lafayette suitable for family trips or couples' getaways?
Downtown Lafayette offers something for everyone! Families will enjoy parks, museums, and family-friendly restaurants, while couples can indulge in cozy cafés, art galleries, and lively music venues. Whether you’re here for a family outing or a romantic weekend, Downtown Lafayette has experiences to make your visit memorable.
4. Is Downtown Lafayette Francophone-friendly?
Yes, Downtown Lafayette warmly welcomes Francophone visitors! You’ll find bilingual wayfinding signage throughout Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, and even some restaurants offer menus in French.