(LAFAYETTE, La) – There are certain traditions in Lafayette that feel like the unofficial start of Christmas, and the Sonic Christmas Parade is absolutely one of them. You could argue that the holiday season begins the moment the first marching band turns onto Jefferson Street, music from the band echoing off the buildings, with kids on the curb holding their plastic bags ready to catch their weight in candy.
As someone who grew up around these types of traditions in Acadiana, I can tell you there’s something special about watching our community show up for each other, especially this time of year. And, having participated in multiple parades over the years, both in the parade and part of the crowd, you’ll feel a…..