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Downtown Alive! kicks off with Fourth Annual Ragin’ Cajuns® Downtown Alive!

Downtown Alive! returns for its fourth annual season with a special opening celebration on Friday, August 28, featuring performances by The Vermillionaires and The Pride of Acadiana. The event showcases Downtown Lafayette and celebrates the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
  • 2025-53-PCPlanning Commission · Final Plat · 0.2 mi away
  • Greig Street and Street of Love Administrative RezoningAdministrative Rezoning · 0.4 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda June 15, 2026 · Agenda
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  • Cathedral-Carmel School0.5 mi away
  • Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School0.6 mi away
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  • Parc International0.1 mi away
  • Parc Sans Souci0.2 mi away
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