City & Parish News

Lafayette Mardi Gras returns to its historic Jefferson Street route in 2026. View the updated parade route map and learn what to expect this carnival season.

Construction is underway on four new tennis courts at Thomas Park in Lafayette. The project includes upgraded fencing and modern competition-grade courts.

The 300 block of Failla Road will close Oct. 29–31 for bridge repairs. Crews will repair aging timber piles supporting the bridge structure.

West Farrell Road will have lane closures beginning Oct. 27 for a resurfacing project between Kaliste Saloom Road and Settlers Trace Boulevard.

A portion of Girard Park is temporarily closed for LUS South Gravity Sewer Lift Station construction. Work is expected to continue through Dec. 1.

The 100 block of Beau Bassin Road will close Oct. 27–31 for drainage culvert replacement work. Local access will remain available during construction.

LCG shares Halloween safety tips and reminds residents of Lafayette Parish Trick-or-Treating hours on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join LCG, Lafayette Veterans Affairs Commission, and community partners at Salute to Service on Nov. 9 at Moncus Park honoring local veterans.

LCG advances the Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue Revitalization Initiative with engineering firms selected to design future corridor improvements.

The Gayle Road Reconstruction Project transforms a gravel roadway into a safer asphalt route with upgraded drainage in northern Lafayette Parish.