Good morning, Lafayette.

An Acadiana High School senior was honored Friday with a meritorious service award and scholarship for using CPR to save a classmate during an April emergency, and his quick action revived his peer before paramedics arrived.

Lafayette Travel will participate in the Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2026 in Brittany (France) as Louis Michot performs from Aug.

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Rain did not stop the 54th Rayne Frog Festival Friday night in Rayne as a 20,000 sqft pavilion sheltered rides, music and frog legs.

Cajun star Wayne Toups performed until 11:30 p.m., and admission is $10 (children free) as the event reopens noon tomorrow with acts at 3 p.m.

Baranco Elementary School held a community party Friday to celebrate 100 years on Lafayette's northside.

Alumni and students marked the milestone by assembling a time capsule to preserve the school’s long history.

Students from Holy Family Catholic Schools competed last Friday in the Marshal Reggie Thomas Leadership Challenge when finalists met with Lafayette city marshal, and one student won a new laptop computer.

The program builds communication skills and trust between students and law enforcement and may expand to other schools soon.

2026 LEDA Job Fair

9 AM – 1 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Connect with top local employers for job opportunities at Acadiana's largest job recruitment event.

Louisiana Music Museum's Rock the Block Kickoff Party

5-8 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Free entry — Celebrate local music and culture at Lafayette's vibrant street party featuring live performances and local cuisine.

Cajun Heartland State Fair 2026

6-9 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant atmosphere and entertainment of the Cajun Heartland State Fair in Lafayette.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

6:00-7:15 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now for a unique take on 90s hip-hop music performed with strings in a magical atmosphere.

Emo Philips Live Show

7-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — VIP: $30, GA: $25 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Emo Philips at Club 337.

One Last Breath: A Tribute to Creed

9:00 PM — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $17 cover charge — Experience a night of Creed's greatest hits with opening act Ashes After.

Créole Culture Day Celebration

10 AM - 4 PM — Bayou Vermilion District Camellia Canoe/Kayak Launch — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Créole cultures with a day of festivities at Vermilionville.