Photos with Santa
As part of the Merry & Bright Downtown Christmas, there are multiple opportunities to bring the young ones to meet Santa Claus, take photos, and deliver Christmas wishes to the big man.
As part of the Merry & Bright Downtown Christmas, there are multiple opportunities to bring the young ones to meet Santa Claus, take photos, and deliver Christmas wishes to the big man.
Meet Santa Claus during the Holiday Art Market at Parc International. The market will be set up amidst the backdrop of live Christmas trees, giant decorations, and festive lights at the North Pole of Downtown. It will be a magical environment where your young ones can meet Santa and convey wishes for the Christmas season
Find unique gifts and enjoy live performances at the Holiday Art MarketThe December ArtWalk offers a magical opportunity for gift shopping and art appreciation in Downtown. As part of the Merry & Bright Christmas in Downtown, there will be a special art market set up in the North Pole of Downtown at Parc International. Take a […]
The Nativity is a fundraising opportunity to support Catholic Charities of Acadiana in their efforts to shelter those experiencing homelessness. Free gumbo and hot chocolate will be served. Live animals and actors will be present to recreate the Nativity of Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
It's time for Christmas fitness and fun at the Tacky Sweater CycleBar Pop-Up ride!As part of the Merry & Bright Downtown Christmas, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited and CycleBar are teaming up to host a pop-up morning cycle class among the trees and decorations of the Downtown North Pole at Parc International. Wear your tackiest sweater and […]
A night of Christmas readings and carolsDowntown Candlelight Christmas is a family-friendly event, held at Parc Intenational as part of the Merry & Bright Christmas Downtown. This event will feature the telling of the story of the first Christmas, narrated by Reverend Max Zehner of First United Methodist Church, and interspersed with traditional carols led […]
The winners of the Merry & Bright Downtown Christmas tree decorating contest will be announced at this festive finale to a season of Christmas events in Downtown. There will be live music, hot chocolate, adult beverages, a final opportunity to take pictures with Santa, and a special Christmas edition of Movies in the Parc.
Downtown's virtual event, A Very Curley Christmas, is the ultimate kick-off for the holiday season in Lafayette. Enjoy the music of Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble amidst a winter wonderland in Downtown! Sponsored by Coca-Cola, this family-friendly virtual concert will be live-streamed from Parc International which will be decked out in Christmas cheer for the […]
Find unique gifts and enjoy live performances at the Holiday Art Market during ArtWalk Lafayette on Saturday, December 12. This special market will include many local vendors with one-of-a-kind artworks and crafts, perfect for gifting. The Holiday Art Market will be set up on Polk Street between Garfield and Vermilion. You can also visit the […]
Hear the narrated story of a Savior born to a virgin in Bethlehem, interspersed with the singing of traditional Christmas carols, as led by local musicians. Presented by First United Methodist Church and Downtown Lafayette, the event will take place on Thursday, December 19, from 6-7 pm on the FUMC and Downtown Lafayette Facebook pages.
The Sonic Christmas Parade is making a comeback as we officially welcome Santa to Lafayette. Keep the fun going and join us for an official after-party in Parc International beginning at 2:00pm.