Bach Lunch ft. RAM
Acadiana’s favorite FREE lunchtime concert combines with Festival International de Louisiane in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. Bach Lunch is a great way for families, college students, and the downtown workforce to enjoy their lunch break and is the perfect stop for Friday field trips in Acadiana. Come down and enjoy live music, good food, and fun for all ages to kickoff Festival activities!
Food vendors begin selling lunch at 11:00 a.m. and live music is from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs so that you can enjoy the show picnic-style!
RAM
RAM, the band founded by Richard A. Morse in 1990 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, are stars in Haiti and among Haitian audiences in the diaspora, as well as world music fans and drum heads everywhere. As of late 2022, they've relocated to New Orleans, a city that’s ready to hear their unique music. The band, which features Lunise Morse on lead vocal, combines vodou drummers and traditional one-note Haitian trumpets, called kone (as in cornet). Their style draws on traditional vodou musics of Haiti to create an original, intense, highly rhythmic vodou-rock sound.
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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.