For the past 50 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been a staple in Lafayette, continuing the celebration and heritage of Louisiana’s French-speaking communities.
Held annually in the heart of Girard Park in Lafayette, this year’s festival was Oct. 11 to 13. The weather was almost as perfect as the atmosphere surrounding the three-day event.
The latest edition did not disappoint, drawing in crowds of all sizes — from clusters of friends and family to larger crowds swaying to the music, eating Cajun cuisine and sharing laughter. Children ran around with carefree joy, while parents slow-danced under the shade of the oak trees, reminding everyone of the festival’s enduring charm. Generations gathered to savor classic Cajun dishes and experience the music that continues to define the culture.
Josetta LeBoeuf, a Baton Rouge resident and an alumna of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is no stranger to the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. She has been coming to the event for almost 20 years .