Good morning, Lafayette.

On Friday, Dec. 26, the Wings of Warning Angels of the Universe held a toys and winter clothing drive at Imani Temple #49 to help families, and today Lafayette is hosting the Christmas Bird Count where neighbors can join from their yards to count local birds.

A local toy drive held Friday collected unused toys, books, and winter clothing to support families after Christmas.

Neighbors donated items to continue a third year tradition of giving that shows the community cares.

A Lafayette family said their son once had dreams and drawings that recalled details of WWII fighter pilot James Huston Jr., whose plane went down near Iwo Jima, and they now believe he may be his reincarnation + local researchers have taken an interest in the case.

New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — $45 — Celebrate the New Year with live music, food, and dancing at the biggest party of the year.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Women's Basketball

5:59-9:59 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Check the scoreboard as the home team faces the Chanticleers in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

6-7 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Tickets required — Experience enchanting candlelight performances of legendary hits by Queen and The Beatles.

Hadestown Show

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience the acclaimed musical where a song can change your fate.