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(Always the first full
weekend in May)
The world famous Crawfish Festival began in 1960 as
a spin-off of the Breaux Bridge Centennial Celebration.
The Louisiana Legislature had just named Breaux Bridge
the crawfish capital of the world in 1959. The festival
is now known around the country and even the world.
Every May, thousands of hungry people flock to Breaux
Bridge to be part of the festivities. The Crawfish Festival
has been written up in the New York Times and countless
publications worldwide.
www.louisianatravel.com/crawfish_festival
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Downtown Lafayette comes alive
again this year for the 15th annual Festival International
de Louisiane. Over 500 artists from more than 14 countries
and thousands of artisans from around the world come
together for the most international festival ever. Festival
International de Louisiane is a FREE family event celebrating
the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana -
primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean
and Hispanic influences. The festival is always held
the last full week of April. Each year performing, visual
and culinary artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the
Caribbean and the Americas are invited to share their
talents with Louisiana artists, residents and visitors.
www.festivalinternational.com
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Festivals Acadiens September
14-16, 2001 Lafayette, Louisiana Celebrate the rhythm
of Cajun life at Festivals Acadiens in Lafayette, the
heart of French Louisiana. Dance to a traditional Cajun
waltz. Two-step to the upbeat rhythms of accordions,
fiddles and triangles. Step back in time as traditional
and contemporary crafters demonstrate their artistry.
Discover the inventive ways in which Cajuns have refined
the traditions of their ancestors, forging a distinctive
lifestyle amid LouisianaÕs wetlands. Festivals Acadiens
pays tribute to many aspects of the Cajun culture.
www.lafayettetravel.com/events/festivals/fest_aca.cfm
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Downtown Lafayette comes alive
with a series of outdoor concerts for the entire family.
Still going strong after more than 10 years, Downtown
Alive! remains a primary fundraising event for Downtown
Lafayette Unlimited and the biggest and best downtown
tradition. It's also a favorite Friday evening event
for thousands of locals and visitors each spring and
fall season. Downtown Alive! starts at 5:30 p.m. with
the music starting at 6 p.m. Downtown locations vary
each week.
www.downtownalive.org
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For a complete listing of Louisiana
festivals please visit www.lafayettetravel.com
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