Lafayette’s Iconic Festival of Lights Returns December 5
The Festival of Lights returns to Lafayette’s Oil Center on Dec 5, 2025, with 250+ new holiday lights, a 21+ rooftop party and family fun zone amid trolley rides and Santa’s sleigh.
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Iconic Lafayette Business Relocating after 50 Years
The iconic shop is moving from the place they've called home for 50 years and will be serving Lafayette from a different venue in late spring 2024.
Things Every Hurricane Ida Evacuee Needs to Know About Lafayette
Hurricane Ida has absolutely devastated some parts of southeastern Louisiana, causing some local residents to seek shelter in our area until their region can at least offer them the basic necessities.
OPEC, Member Nations Agree To Deal To Boost Crude Oil Prices
It includes an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply.
Some Businesses Continuing Christmas Tradition In Oil Center
The concert series includes four mini concert sets at 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm. Admission to the event is free!
Santa Will Return To The Oil Center For Christmas
With Festival of Lights in the Oil Center not happening this year, people were questioning whether Santa would still be there.
Festival Of Lights In Oil Center Cancelled For 2019
The Oil Center Association Board of Directors has decided to cancel the event for 2019.
Did You Know That A Train Ran In Girard Park In the 1960s? See Video Of It Rolling Here
You learn something new every day.