The official after-party of the parade will be at Parc International in Downtown. There will be holiday performances, photos with Santa, hot chocolate, adult beverages, and more activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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.
The SOS Holiday Playathon is a fundraiser benefitting the Save Our Students Fund. This program helps music teachers, students, and their families that have been seriously impacted by hurricanes and flooding. The playathon will feature piano students of the Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association. Come out to the Biergarten and enjoy some holiday tunes by […]
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 […]
Join Camp Bow Wow at The Wurst Biergarten with your "furbabies" from 11:00 am to noon to socialize your dog & hang out with other dog lovers. The 1 hour event includes a walk around downtown with other pups and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer/Team to give free training tips & advice. Learn more […]
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.
The Wurst Biergarten hosts a weekly Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 12-5pm. Free for Farmers & Value Added producers. From The Wurst Biergarten: "Be a part of change for the better by supporting a Public Market in the heart of Downtown Lafayette built to support business incubation, community building and the circular local economy. Our […]
