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in Lafayette
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wing Wars of Acadiana will be held on April 12 at Parc International in Lafayette from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the event benefits the Gifting Grace Project to help homeless youth. It will feature a chicken wing cook-off, live music — and children's activities designed to raise funds for local support. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Fourteen-year-old Trevor Rickerson from Lafayette reunited with his wish-makers, Robin and Jim Andrepont, during World Wish Month after they granted his wish in 2023 for him to meet the New Orleans Pelicans. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, Trevor now coaches his high school football and basketball teams and hopes the reunion brings him closer to his dream of a sports career. KLFY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Work will begin early 2026 on the Louisiana Music Museum in Lafayette as new plans reveal a modern design that celebrates local music—details show a creative vision for a space that honors the region's musical history. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Thursday night's meeting, Lafayette Parish School Board approved a new dress code for the 2025—2026 school year that allows blue and black jeans. KATC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Teurlings Drive will be closed from April 16 at 7:00 a.m. to April 18 at 7:00 a.m. for railroad crossing enhancements by Louisiana and Delta Railroad. Detour routes on E. Willow Street, Louisiana Avenue, and E. Alexander Street will remain open—local access is maintained. City of Lafayette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Newly built homes in Lafayette Parish are staying on the market for 130 days on average through March—four times longer than the 2022 rate, and analyst Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting noted that pending deals for new construction increased nearly 9% last month even as inventory grew. The Advocate
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Cajun Jam
11 AM – 4 PM — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant Cajun music performed by local musicians in a festive setting.
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Property Insurance: Will It Make or Break The Deal?
6-8 p.m. — Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux — Food and drinks required — Explore the impact of new insurance strategies on property deals with insights from industry experts.
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Live Music with Alyse Young
6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original tunes and heartfelt melodies from Lafayette's talented singer-songwriter Alyse Young.
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Paques in the Parc Celebration
12-7:30 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Admission required — Celebrate Paques with lively music from local bands and a festive atmosphere.
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Festival International de Louisiane
Apr 22 - Apr 28 — Parc Sans Souci — Free entry — Celebrate South Louisiana's vibrant culture with music, food, and art at this international festival.
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Cycle Zydeco: Louisiana's Cajun & Créole Cycling Festival
8 AM - 5 PM — Cycle Zydeco - Louisiana's Cajun & Créole Cycling Festival — Registration required — A four-day bike ride with breakfast rides, local dining, and zydeco dance lessons.
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Rigzone Oil & Gas Career Fair
9 AM – 1 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Explore job opportunities with top employers in the oil and gas industry.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — Free entry — Experience the soulful tunes of Lafayette's own singer-songwriter, Alyse Young, in a relaxed sushi setting.
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Festival International de Louisiane
April 26-27 — Parc International — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of music, food, and culture in the heart of Lafayette.
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Luke Winslow-King Concert
2:30-6:30 a.m. — Amtrak Station - LFT — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of slide guitar and traditional jazz from a celebrated artist.
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