Events

Fat Tuesday was cancelled during World War 2, World War 1 and even the Civil War. All of those, completely understandable reasons. But, in 1979 Mardi Gras was cancelled in New Orleans for a very different reason, and people were not happy.

When you take away all the sparkle and shine of the fancy carnival, Mardi Gras in Cajun country involves colorful characters in costume and a whole lotta chicken chasing!

There will be no Mardi Gras parade in Duson this year since no permit was requested by the Duson Mardi Gras Association.

By now, you've had the chance to get to know "Queen Marie Laveau I" Jenny Krueger. Now, it's time for you to get to know "King Samedi I", Dwight Prudhomme, Vice President of Republic National Distributing Company.

Mardi Gras falls on February 9th this year with major parades beginning on January 29th.

Here are some interesting facts you might not know about the Queen, Jenny Krueger. They're pretty great, so you should definitely read on.

The BUKU Music + Art Project 2016 lineup has been announced, and as always, it contains some of the hottest acts spanning multiple genres.

Communities across southwest Louisiana have Christmas parades and festivities set to usher in Santa Claus over the next two weeks.

Volunteers are currently being sought for Noel Acadien au Village, which will be held at Acadian Village from Nov 27 - Dec 23.

This Sunday the 10th Annual 'jeep jaunt' rolls - rain or shine, raising money for the American Lung Association.

The Townsquare staff has been bouncing off the walls with excitement over the craziness that is coming to Lafayette. Now, we are thrilled to invite you to come bounce with us at the Insane Inflatable 5K!

If you've never been to an air show before, let us fill you in on what you'll need before you walk into the gates. Trust us -- you'll thank us later.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights will be the main headliners for the 2015 Kia of Lake Charles Chennault International Airshow, set for Oct. 24-25 in Lake Charles.

The Great Acadian Awakening Music Festival is this weekend in Lake Charles. How Cajun are YOU?

As you may know by now, comedian and recording artist Rodney Carrington is making his way to Lake Charles for a show at the Lake Charles Civic Center's Rosa Hart Theater on October 10th. If you don't have your tickets yet, there may be something other folks know that you don't...

You know it's Labor Day Weekend but do you know how this holiday came to be?

MTV will be holding an open audition in Baton Rouge on August 15 in a search to find Real World's newest roommates.

Hundreds gather at Blackham Coliseum to Unite, Honor and Heal following last week's Grand Theater shooting.

Tonight at Blackham Coliseum there will be a community-wide gathering of "Lafayette Strong: Unite. Honor. Heal." Doors will open and 6pm with the event beginning at 7pm.

The second season of A&E's "Big Smo" returns on Tuesday, July 21st. Back-to-back episodes will air starting at 9pm.