Good morning, Lafayette.

Wing Wars of Acadiana: Acadiana's Chicken Wing Festival returned for its fourth year — showcasing vibrant sights and sounds that captured local flavor.

Nearly 700 Louisiana Guardsmen from the Tiger Brigade are being honored today at 11 a.m. at the University of Louisiana Convention Center in Lafayette as they prepare to deploy overseas.

After training in Texas, these citizen-soldiers will spend more than a year away to support U.S. military missions in Europe, Africa — and the Middle East, marking their fourth overseas deployment since 9/11.

LSU football quarterback Colin Hurley rejoined the team after fully recovering from a January car crash.

He surprised teammates at Saturday's spring practice and is now focusing on football and academics — showing his commitment and the strong support from LSU's staff.

Southside beat St. Thomas More 8-6 in a 12-inning regular season finale on Saturday, keeping playoff hopes alive as the LHSAA playoff bracket will release April 15—coach Eli Lewellyn said his team fought hard despite an early lead by the Cougars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Greg Gordon Project Live

7 p.m. — Brass Room — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience an evening of rhythm & blues performed live from The Brass Room.