LET DOWNTOWN SURPRISE YOU
As the heart of our community and the center of Acadiana, we invite you to explore what makes Downtown Lafayette an unforgettable place to be.
Who is Downtown Lafayette?
Downtown Lafayette is represented by two organizations: the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. They work together to help Downtown thrive.
Restaurants & Bars
Live Performances
Parcs & Museums
![f3257f3c-f033-4204-81ae-8ecfc1a2428f-The.Municipal.Ribbon.Cutting_25_of_27 The municipal Downtown Lafayette residential](https://downtownlafayette.org/wp-content/uploads/f3257f3c-f033-4204-81ae-8ecfc1a2428f-The.Municipal.Ribbon.Cutting_25_of_27-e1652208595245.webp)
![lofts-at-the-municipal-lafayette-la-primary-photo Downtown Lafayette night life](https://downtownlafayette.org/wp-content/uploads/lofts-at-the-municipal-lafayette-la-primary-photo.jpeg)
Downtown Lafayette is rising
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s drainage construction will begin downtown. This is just one of several projects that will be taking place downtown to mitigate flooding, upgrade the drainage system, and protect residences and businesses. We are grateful for our local government’s commitment to infrastructure improvements in the downtown area.
Over the last year, Downtown has grown by leaps and bounds. Check out our annual report to learn more about our 2022 year and the plans and goals we have for 2023.
![Downtown Lafayette live music](https://downtownlafayette.org/wp-content/uploads/FIL-2-scaled.jpg)
Downtown is where Lafayette happens
Downtown is where the residents of Lafayette and Acadiana come to work and play. Something exciting is always happening at the numerous businesses, organizations, galleries, restaurants, music venues, and festivals located Downtown. Stay up-to-date on Downtown news and stories when you subscribe to our newsletters, or follow us on social media.
Recent News & Stories
Perficient hiring 70 new employees for Downtown Lafayette office
Software and IT consulting firm Perficient has announced plans to double the staff in their Downtown office by hiring 70 new employees.
Downtown Lafayette Election Forum: Lafayette-Mayor President
Watch the full recording of the Lafayette Mayor-President Forum held by Downtown Lafayette on September 24th.
Downtown Lafayette Election Forum: District 5 City & Parish Councils
Watch the election forum for Lafayette city and parish District 5 candidates, held by Downtown Lafayette on September 4th, 2019.