February 5, 2026
Choosing Local Is a Love Language
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s about intention.
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Downtown Lafayette is a cultural district, uniquely positioned to activate community.
Shaped by a dedicated team, Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, is more than a destination—it’s a thriving hub where business, culture, and people connect in a space that is genuine, welcoming, and safe for everyone.
The heart of Lafayette & Acadiana.
Downtown Lafayette is the city's vibrant core, embodying South Louisiana’s spirit of bringing people together through shared experiences, flavors, and traditions—both old and new. But the energy doesn’t stop there; it continuously sparks a lively dialogue with our neighboring communities of UL Lafayette, La Place, Freetown-Port Rico, McComb-Veazey, Sterling Grove, and beyond.
Want to live Downtown? Find your neighborhood.
Have a Downtown event you want to share with the community? Submit your event.
Have questions or issues about Downtown Lafayette? Here are some helpful resources.
January 26, 2026
Beyond the Wall: How Public Art Creates Place
If you can envision it, you can build it. If you can dream it, you can paint it. And when that dream is shared between artists, institutions, and the public, it becomes part of the city’s story.
January 21, 2026
Walkability Is More Than a Sidewalk
Walkability is a term often coined like an achievement, something a city either has or does not. In reality, it is a process. And when done well, it requires patience, listening, and thoughtful design.
January 15, 2026
Downtown Is the Third Place We All Need
When I think about what makes a city feel like home, it’s rarely the things inside my four walls. It’s the places in between—the spaces where we linger long enough to bump into a neighbor, discover a new favorite, or feel connected to something bigger than ourselves.
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