February 7, 2012 For the last 10 years Cajundome management has raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Acadiana. This year they've borrowed a great idea from Boston. The Cajundome will auction off the name of the facility on EBAY for Mardi Gras weekend.
February 3, 2012 We're glad they're doing this before Mardi Gras! Beginning Monday, February 6, 2012, lane closures will take place on US 90 west (University Avenue) between Hebard Blvd. and McKinkley St. in Lafayette Parish between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A few weeks ago, everything was wonderful in the world of Louisiana sports. The University of Louisiana had won their first New Orleans Bowl in dramatic fashion, the Saints and Tigers seemed unbeatable, and to top it off, the Tigers had just secured the services of high school senior Gunner Kiel, the top QB recruit in the country. T
January 17, 2012 The 2012 Polyester Power Hour Party will be on the Friday before Mardi Gras, February 17, at NiteTown Downtown featuring the one and only Krossfyre!
Win free tickets from KTDY - just listen for your chance to call in & win! A limited number of tickets are $9.99 at Nitetown during business hours or at www.nitetowndowntown.com.
January 13, 2012 It's official! The 2012 Polyester Power Hour Party, sponsored by Moss Motors, will be on the Friday before Mardi Gras, February 17, at NiteTown Downtown featuring the one and only Krossfyre! Retro Costume Contest, Jingles the Clown, Kenny Champagne Photography. Doors open at 8pm, Krossfyre at 9pm. There are 2 ways to ge
January 9, 2012 At noon today, dignitaries in Scott, Louisiana, will mark the city's official kickoff of Carnival season there, with the raising of the Mardi Gras flag at Scott City Hall. Attendees will include Scott Mardi Gras Kings an
December 22, 2011 Sure, we celebrate at the drop of the hat here. But it's not just the party that makes us unique, it's how we celebrate and the way we describe things, and the pride we take in our culture. How much do you know about what make Christmas in South Louisiana so special?
November 4, 2011 Win your choice of prizes in the Holiday Showcase!
October 24, 2011
Lafayette Animal Aid announces its 13th annual BARK IN THE PARK event to be held Sunday November 6th from 10:00am to 3:00 pm at Girard Park. The event is put on in conjunction with Krewe des Chiens in an effort to stop animal overpopulation.
April 26, 2011 DISNEY ON ICE® Presents LET’S CELEBRATE℠ hosts LARC’s Mardi Gras Bead Drive prior to every show time at The Cajundome, April 28 thru May 1. The Mardi Gras bead project, which creates jobs and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, is one of many awareness campaigns created by LARC.
March 8, 2011 Laissez les bon temps roulez!
Here are a few pictures of our Krewe during the Independent Parade in Lafayette this afternoon. A little rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits today!
March 7, 2011 Did you know?: The word 'Carnival', frequently associated with the Mardi Gras celebration, is from the word 'Karneval', derived from the Latin "carne vale" ("meat - farewell") marking the beginning of Lent
