Lafayette News & Updates

Dr. Donald “Butch” Busby was celebrated as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 LaFayette Christmas Parade. He has a history of leading the community in various events.

The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosted Joy on Avenue C, featuring a tunnel of Christmas lights for visitors. The event also included hot chocolate and Christmas carols.

Lafayette is embracing the holiday spirit with its Rockin' around the Christmas Tree event held downtown. The festive celebration brings Christmas cheer to the community.

Residents enjoyed the snow after the lighting of the 25-foot Christmas Tree during Lafayette's Merry & Bright event at Parc Sans Souci. This event marked a festive start to the holiday season.

The city of Ville Platte hosted its annual Christmas Parade and Festival. This event brought holiday cheer to the community with festive activities.

The Asbury United Methodist Church Christmas Festival of Carols is bringing together a choir, orchestra, and the community. This holiday event continues the festive fun in Lafayette.

The holiday season is coming to life at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lafayette. The church's choir is actively preparing for their upcoming Christmas concert.

Get in the Christmas spirit by attending the Christmas Musical Extravaganza in Lafayette this Sunday. The Acadiana Ecumenical Choir will be hosting this festive event.

Lafayette is offering a variety of holiday events this weekend, including concerts, crafts, and live music. The Lafayette Museum Historic Homes will also be celebrating Christmas.

Homeowners across Lafayette, New Iberia, and Youngsville are bringing holiday cheer with dazzling Christmas light displays. These free displays offer a festive spectacle for neighbors and cheer seekers.

Downtown Lafayette's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' concert is back, featuring live Zydeco music and snow magic. Attendees can enjoy various holiday activities and a special visit.

The Lafayette Museum hosted its annual Christmas event, immersing visitors in local history and tradition. Cold rain did not dampen the festive spirit of the celebration.

The WISE Foundation held its third annual 'Believe in the Magic of the Season' event at the Brown Park Recreation Center in Lafayette. This heartwarming Christmas celebration was organized for children facing challenges.

Downtown Lafayette will be filled with food trucks and festive shopping during the Christmas on the Square event. This event is scheduled for December 13th.

Pollard's Christmas Trees on Ridge Road in Lafayette held its annual 'Daisy Dukes Day' event. This tradition focuses on giving back to the community.

Deacon Cody Miller, assigned by the Diocese of Lafayette, has released a Christmas song celebrating Mary. This is part of the broader theme of Louisiana Cajun Christmas songs.

Al Hebert sat down with producers and actors Rachel Whittle and Wicken Taylor for a preview of the movie 'Love Reins at Christmas.' The film is associated with Lafayette, LA.

The Christmas in Valley Treasure Hunt is an indoor market featuring local makers. It will take place on December 13th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lanett's annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration is returning for 2025 at Lance Elementary School. Santa Claus arrived via a Lanett Fire Department truck to mark the occasion.

Several Hallmark holiday movies, including 'Christmas on the Bayou' and 'Christmas Cupid's Arrow,' have been filmed around Lafayette and St. Martinville. A poll suggests Louisiana is a popular location for such films.

Santa Claus has a working phone number that thousands of families across Louisiana dial each year. This allows children to add extra Christmas magic to their homes.

Before Santa Claus was a tradition in Louisiana, Cajuns celebrated 'The Little January Man.' This figure would leave gifts at the beginning of the new year for well-behaved children.

The Sonic Christmas Parade made its way through downtown Lafayette on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Lafayette High marching band was among the participants.

LARC's Noel Acadien is marking its 45th anniversary with a variety of festive holiday celebrations in Lafayette. It is recognized as one of Acadiana's most popular Christmas attractions.

A free French Christmas storytime event is being held in downtown Lafayette, featuring Père Noël and hot cocoa. This event brings holiday cheer to the community.

A Lafayette group is dedicated to delivering Christmas spirit to local seniors, addressing the issue of loneliness during the holidays. Their efforts aim to ensure no one is forgotten.

Christmas King Cakes are now available for pre-order and pickup in Lafayette. Several local favorites are offering these festive treats earlier than usual.

Road closures are in effect in Natchitoches in preparation for the annual Christmas Festival. Specific streets, including Washington Street from Texas Street to Lafayette Street, will be closed starting at 6:00 AM.

Lafayette's Santa Hotline is back, offering a special way for children to connect with Santa Claus this December. This beloved tradition is part of Acadiana's festive holiday season.

The Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree concert, originally scheduled for downtown Lafayette, has been rescheduled. Further details regarding the new date and time are expected.

Lafayette is launching its holiday festivities with new light displays and the Sonic Christmas Parade. Residents can get an early start on their holiday celebrations this weekend.

The Noel à Broussard Christmas Parade is set to take place this Saturday, celebrating the holiday spirit. Zoe Morrow has been named the Grand Marshal for this year's event.

The Lafayette Parish School System has initiated the Food Net Food for Families food and toy drive. This initiative aims to support families during the Christmas season.

The 45th annual Noel Acadien au Village has begun, illuminating Acadiana with festive Christmas spirit. This popular event features half-a-million lights and a Christmas Store, running through December 23rd.

Acadiana is buzzing with holiday cheer, featuring events like Noel Acadien au Village with its impressive light displays. Visitors can also find a Christmas Store as part of the festivities.

As temperatures drop, Lafayette offers several spots to enjoy warm hot chocolate, perfect for a festive Christmas cocoa crawl. Black Café is highlighted as a popular destination for seasonal drinks.

Several stunning Christmas light displays are available to see near Baton Rouge, including events in Lafayette. LARC's Noel and a free Christmas light display in a Louisiana town are mentioned.

Dana Ives is presenting the Christmas Spectacular 2025 in Lafayette, LA, which is a Christmas tradition. The event is hosted at No Dice and brings together various performers.

The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Christmas Market at Moncus Park has been canceled for this year due to expected bad weather. This holiday shopping tradition will not take place.

Several Lafayette nonprofits are seeking community assistance for the holidays. The Gifting Grace Project needs help sponsoring children for Christmas and assembling care kits, while Second Harvest Food Bank is looking for volunteers.

LaFayette is inviting the community to celebrate Christmas on the Square with food and vendors in downtown from 4 to 8 p.m. A Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m.

The Cookie Crawl is described as a fun way for locals to start their day before the LaFayette Christmas Parade. It allows participants to satisfy cravings before the main event.

The Small Town Jingle & Mingle event is designed as a fun way to celebrate the holiday season. It aims to provide a festive gathering similar to big company Christmas parties.

The article mentions that December is here and discusses finding live Christmas trees. It includes a photo from a Christmas Trees location on Ridge Road in Lafayette, LA.

December has arrived, and Christmas trees can be found in the Lafayette, LA area. One location on Ridge Road was noted on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Broussard is launching a new Christmas drone show for 2025, adding to the holiday events around Lafayette. This free Christmas light display is part of the seasonal festivities.

A new Christmas drone show is debuting in Broussard for 2025, offering a free light display for the season. The event is part of the holiday activities happening around the Lafayette area.

Experience Louisiana's centuries-old Christmas Eve celebration, a unique tradition worth adding to your bucket list. The article mentions elaborate window decorations at shopping venues and Christmas markets.

Families can capture holiday memories with Santa Claus at various locations throughout Lafayette, Broussard, and the Acadiana region this Christmas. Several spots are available for photos with Santa to celebrate the festive season.

Find fresh Christmas trees for your family at various lots and farms located in Lafayette. Options include popular varieties like Fraser Fir and Leyland Cypress to bring holiday cheer home.

Lafayette residents can recycle their broken Christmas lights at several local drop-off locations. Accepted items include various types of Christmas lights, helping to reduce waste during the holiday season.

This weekend in Lafayette features a variety of local holiday activities and events. Musical performances include LA Roxx and a Louisiana Christmas Day concert.

Took's Market in Lafayette has been recognized as one of Louisiana's best butcheries for holiday turkeys. They offer a special "Christmas" package with twelve items.

Bill Gladden has been named the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Greater Valley Area Christmas Parade. The announcement was made by The Lafayette Sun.

LARC's Acadian Village transforms into a glowing spectacle every December. This beloved event brings a familiar glow to Lafayette as the sun sets.

One of Lafayette's most memorable holiday traditions, the Festival of Lights, is returning this December. The event will feature Christmas movies, snow, and cookie decorating.

A longtime bell ringer has joined Lafayette in launching the Salvation Army's 'Red Kettle Campaign'. This initiative helps provide Christmas gifts for children in need.

The beloved holiday festival in Lafayette's Oil Center is making a comeback with a twist. The event will feature Christmas movies, snow, and cookie decorating.

The Lafayette Oil Center's Festival of Lights is returning after a hiatus. The event will include a family-friendly experience with free trolley rides for a Christmas light experience.

The Lafayette Oil Center's Festival of Lights is back, offering a Christmas light experience. Attendees can enjoy free trolley rides down Coolidge Street as part of the festivities.

Paris's department stores are continuing their tradition of spectacular Christmas window displays. Galeries Lafayette is among the famous stores unveiling their festive decorations.

A po-boy fundraiser hosted by Professionals of Lagcoe is being held to support Christmas baskets for troops at the border. Those unable to order a po-boy can still donate to help send Louisiana-made Christmas baskets.

La Défense is hosting a giant Christmas market featuring an ice rink, crafts, and entertainment. Visitors can also see beautiful Christmas trees at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann this winter.

Established in 1983, Gilbert Christmas Tree Farm is opening for its 37th year to sell Christmas trees. The farm is located in Lanett and provides holiday cheer to the community.

Experience "Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings" at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. This event promises a festive musical celebration of the holiday season.

Several Christmas festivals and events are happening in Louisiana this season. Notably, Noel Acadien au Village is taking place in Lafayette.

Friends of Music Acadiana is hosting their 'Music and Merriment' Christmas party fundraiser. The event aims to support UL-Lafayette music majors.

The Sonic Christmas Parade is returning to Lafayette, marking an unofficial start to the Christmas season. The parade is scheduled for December 7th.

The LaFayette Toy Drive successfully delivered Christmas cheer to families this year. This initiative was described as one of the most rewarding efforts by those involved in law enforcement.

The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Christmas Market will illuminate Moncus Park on December 4th. The event will feature traditional Irish and Christmas music by the band Whisht, along with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The 2025 Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Christmas Market is scheduled to light up Moncus Park on Thursday, December 4th. This festive event will feature over 60 local market vendors.