Southern Screen shows over 60 films each year in addition to an array of workshops, panels, parties, and live performances sure to entertain, educate, and inspire. Experience how Louisiana showcases emerging and innovative storytellers of all types at the 2019 Southern Screen Festival.
Kung Fu Panda will play at Movies in the Parc on Saturday, October 12. Movies in the Parc is a free, family-friendly movie night in Downtown Lafayette.
The Window Wonderland will feature artist-curated window and storefront displays at participating businesses down Jefferson Street and throughout Downtown.
The Christmas Tree Extravaganza is a grove of live Christmas trees that will be decorated by families, businesses, organizations, and groups of friends as part of a friendly Christmas Competition to see who can create the most beautifully decorated Christmas Tree in Lafayette.
Many of the festivities surrounding the Merry & Bright Christmas Downtown will be held in Parc International which will be converted into the "North Pole of Downtown" from December 6-January 5. The parc will be decorated and bedazzled with a 24-foot tall Official Christmas Tree of Lafayette, giant ornaments big enough to walk through, a live Christmas tree grove, 2,000 feet of string lights, and an assortment of other Christmas decorations.
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.
"Zydeco Boss," Keith Frank and the Grammy-winning Pine Leaf Boys kick off Christmas at this free, family-friendly concert in Downtown Lafayette.
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 Extravaganza is a Christmas tree decorating contest that will bring together families, businesses, and organizations for a friendly competition to see who can create the most beautiful Christmas Tree in Lafayette.
The Sonic Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown on Sunday, December 8th. The annual parade marks the official arrival of Santa in Lafayette.
Santa Claus will be at Parc International after the Sonic Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8. Join us after the parade for an opportunity to meet Jolly Saint Nick and convey your Christmas wishes.
