Arts, Culture & Engagement

LCG invites residents to Love the Boot Week with Trash Bash and Paper Shredding Day, offering cleanup and recycling events across the community.

LCG and partners launch America250 initiative inviting Lafayette Parish residents to complete 250 Acts of Pride or Service through community projects and events.

Zydeco Marathon returns to Lafayette March 8, 2026, with road closures and traffic impacts across downtown, UL campus, Oil Center and surrounding areas.

Lafayette’s African American Heritage Parade returns March 1, 2026 with a 2-mile route, phased street closures, parking guidance and safety regulations.

Find 2026 Lafayette Mardi Gras parade schedules, routes, street closures, parking details, transit updates, and safety information from LCG.

LCG announces the 2025–2026 Mayor-President’s Youth Advisory Council members, engaging local students in civic leadership and government.