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Lafayette: Where Cajun culture comes alive!

Lafayette exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, deeply rooted in its rich cultural heritage. The city pulses with live music, tantalizing aromas of Cajun cuisine, and a genuine sense of community that makes visitors feel right at home. It's a place where tradition and modernity dance together in perfect harmony.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · LAFAYETTE
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish

City Snapshot

Population

121,374

County

Lafayette Parish

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$58,850

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This Week

Sunday Service with Rev. Guy Sanders - Juneteenth Celebration Discussion

2026-06-14

UUFL Building

JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)

2026-06-29 at 12:30 AM

Taste of Acadiana 2026

2026-07-15 at 11:00 PM

BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo | Lafayette, LA

2026-07-18 at 3:00 PM

Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Football vs. Lamar University Cardinals Football

2026-09-05

Community Leaders

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Josh Guillory

Mayor of Lafayette

B
Bill Cassidy

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

J
John Kennedy

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Jeff Landry
Jeff Landry

Governor

Republican Party