How To Become a Downtown Lafayette Local: College Student Edition

Arts & Culture, Businesses, Creativity Everywhere, Drink, Eat, Events, Parking, Residential, Shop

Connecting college students to the downtown community plays an important role in building vibrant energy throughout the district. Downtown Lafayette welcomes students and encourages everyone to embrace downtown as their own. Whether you’re new to Lafayette or have...

Downtown Food District

Drink, Eat

As the heart of Lafayette, Downtown is known for being a foodie paradise filled with a number of unique restaurants ranging from fine dining experiences to casual plate lunches. Our trendy restaurants cater to the joie de vivre that makes our downtown district one of...

15 Downtown Shops For the Mom in Your Life

Businesses, Creativity Everywhere, Shop

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we know you didn’t forget! You’re waiting to find that extra special something, so let us help you! Downtown Lafayette is chock full of shops we know your mom (or the mom in your life) will love. Keep reading for the...

23 Things To Do Downtown In 2023

Arts & Culture, Creativity Everywhere, Drink, Eat, Events, Festival International, LAFAYETTE Sign, Museums, Shop

The year 2022 was a blast, but we believe Downtown Lafayette is only getting better in 2023. That’s why we’ve created a list of 23 things to do next time you find yourself downtown or if you’re planning a trip to visit. From shopping, live music,...

The History of Downtown Alive!

Arts & Culture, Events

Little did Acadiana know that on Friday, April 8th, 1983, history would be made in Downtown Lafayette. It all started when a group of people got together to try and figure out how to bring life into Downtown Lafayette. Downtown Development Director Cathy Webre and her...

Downtown Lafayette’s Winter Wonderland

Arts & Culture, Businesses, Creativity Everywhere

Home for the Holidays What began in 2019 as an effort to spark holiday joy continues today as a significant part of Downtown Lafayette’s holiday series. Every year, Jefferson Street and Parc International are transformed into magical holiday destinations for visitors...

Downtown Holiday Gift Guide

Arts & Culture, Business News, Businesses, Creativity Everywhere, Developer News, Downtown News, Drink, New, Shop

Small Business Saturday   As we are approaching the holidays, the team at Downtown Lafayette Unlimited and Downtown Development Authority would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to be a part of such an incredible...

Fallin’ Into Family Friendly Fun

Arts & Culture, Downtown News, Events

We have finally gotten a taste of better weather over here in the Cajun capital, and it’s time to take advantage of it! Looking for things to do with your family this fall in Lafayette? Look no further, because downtown has you covered. From live music, indoor...

My First Week Downtown

Arts & Culture, Businesses, Creativity Everywhere

Typically, when you think about a city’s downtown area the first thing that comes to mind is “hustle and bustle.” What appears to be organized chaos in a large metropolitan area. People moving in every direction, sky rises on every block, and sometimes an overwhelming...