Many know the pivotal role that Lafayette played in the American Revolution, but his love for the United States didn’t end when the war was over. In 1824, President James Monroe invited him on a nationwide tour to celebrate the nation’s 50th anniversary. Lafayette was welcomed with open arms by Americans in the 24 states with celebratory events over a 13-month expedition. Now, 200 years later, Marquis de Lafayette will be recounting his grand tour of America at the locations in the exact order h

APRIL FESTIVALS IN LAFAYETTE PARISH: 🥪April 1st: Acadiana Po-Boy Festival 🚴April 12th-16th: Cycle Zydeco 🐷April 14th-16th: Scott Boudin Festival 💐April 15th: Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane 🌎April 26th-30th: Festival International de Louisiane | Lafayette, Louisiana

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This year Festivals Acadiens et Créoles honored the legendary King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier. Chenier performed at the very first festival held in 1974 🪗Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars as well as Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band, joined by Grammy-nominated artist and former Chenier apprentice Sonny Landreth, paid special tribute to a Chenier Friday night. Sherelle Chenier Mouton, Cleveland's Chenier granddaughter took the stage playing her grandfathers original rubboard. | Lafayette, L

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