Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx in customers

Festival International de Louisiane holds official opening ceremonies

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The 40th annual Festival International de Louisiane held its official opening ceremonies in downtown Lafayette on Thursday. News 15 captured a time-lapse view of the festival area using Sky 15, which is powered by DMR…

Festival International security plans prepare for worst-case scenarios, police say

Lafayette police will maintain a strong presence during Festival International de Louisiane to ensure safety, following a recent arrest linked to a potential mass shooting threat in New Orleans. Officers in uniform and plainclothes, along with added surveillance cameras, will monitor the event throughout the weekend.

Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx in customers

With the start of Festival International, tourists from across the country are flocking to downtown Lafayette.Lafayette police say the festival brings in an estimated 400,000 tourists each year, coming from all over to experience music, culture and food. As visitors step into downtown Lafayette, some say the experience is different than anywhere they have been."This place rocks!" Marc Zingarini said."Ive never been to Louisiana. This is my first…

Lafayette Police ramp up safety for Festival International crowds

Lafayette Police outline safety plans, parking limits and shuttle options as Festival International draws large crowds downtown this weekend.