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Your Guide to Acadiana Mardi Gras 2024

Your Guide to Acadiana Mardi Gras 2024

It’s our most favorite time of the year and we’re getting you ready for MARDI GRAS!! DID WE MISS SOMETHING? EMAIL COMPLETE DETAILS TO [email protected]. JAN 20 – Gueydan Mardi Gras Parade Gueydan, 2:00 pm. Get more details here. JAN 20 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & Gumbo Cookoff Join the community of Rayne at 2PM for the parade…MORE

Moncus Park Receives Prestigious Great Places Awards

Moncus Park Receives Prestigious Great Places Awards

Lafayette, LA, October 17, 2023 — Moncus Park is thrilled to announce that it recently received the Great Places Award, a highly regarded accolade presented by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA LA). This honor underscores the outstanding qualities that make Moncus Park a unique and exceptional destination within the state of…MORE

Where Were You on 9/11? This is Danita’s Story.

Where Were You on 9/11? This is Danita’s Story.

By Danita Trahan – Cumulus Lafayette I still can’t believe it’s been 22 years now since the day that changed the world. A lifetime ago. It’s still unbelievable. Here’s my story. A story I’ve shared every year for about 15 years. You know, it never gets easier. You’ll see that repeated over and over. Over…MORE

Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect, Now Includes Grilling & Barbecuing

Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect, Now Includes Grilling & Barbecuing

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state, Louisiana’s burn ban now includes grilling and barbecuing. “Don’t use any type of open flame outside. Think of alternatives. Think of situations where you may patronize your local businesses. If you’re thinking about having a barbecue and going to those tailgate parties, buy pre-packaged meals.” No open…MORE

41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival

41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival

The 41st Annual SWLA Zydeco Music Festival will be held September 1 & 2 in Opelousas, LA. EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023: KICKOFF DANCE We will get this party started the night before at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino at 9 p.m. with the explosive L’Argent man himself, “ Lil Nathan & The Zydeco…MORE

Louisiana Fire Marshal Issues Statewide Burn Ban

Louisiana Fire Marshal Issues Statewide Burn Ban

STATEWIDE BURN BAN ISSUED DUE TO CONCERNING DRY CONDITIONS BATON ROUGE- Due to the extremely dry conditions statewide and the concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning,…MORE

Back to School Acadiana

Back to School Acadiana

Cumulus Lafayette is getting you ready for the upcoming school year! Here are updates from Parish school systems across the Acadiana area. Check back for the most current information. Have something to add? Email [email protected]. ACADIA PARISH EVANGALINE PARISH IBERIA PARISH LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM As summer is drawing to a close, it’s almost time…MORE

You Could Win G’s Getaway Giveaway

You Could Win G’s Getaway Giveaway

Gordon McKernan is giving you and all of Louisiana a chance to win Your dream vacation. G’s Getaway Giveaway is open for registration now on GordonGives.com. Enter now, and the contest runs through 11:59p July 27.  Seven lucky winners will be randomly chosen to win a $2000 Airbnb Gift Certificate and a $250 gift card! …MORE

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